First case of Streptococcus oligofermentans endocarditis determined based on sodA gene sequences after amplification directly from valvular samples.

ABSTRACT

We report the first case of infection due to Streptococcus oligofermentans, which is a recently described oral Streptococcus species. It was responsible for the endocarditis and left forearm abscess of a 43-year-old woman. Identification was made using molecular techniques performed directly from valvular and surgical samples.