Infectious Aneurysms Caused by Streptococcus Pyogenes in Children

Abstract

We describe the detailed clinical course of rapidly enlarging infective aneurysms during the treatment of endocarditis and purulent pericarditis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. We show that S. pyogenes aneurysms can enlarge rapidly within 1-2 days. Moreover, we highlight the benefit of transporting patients to a facility offering multidisciplinary treatment, even if vital signs stabilize to the point.