Infectious endocarditis in bioprosthetic valves caused by Staphylococcus capitis: A new case

We present the case of a male patient with aortic and mitral valve bioprost heses who developed infectious endocarditis due to Staphylococcus capitis, which has recently been described as an agent producing infectious endocard itis in native and prosthetic cardiac valves. The patient's course evolved unfavorably, despite specific antibiotic treatment, leading to the surgical replacement of the valve, which completely resolved the problem. This case points out that, although rare, in infectious endocarditis due to Staphylo coccus capitis, its pathogenicity is significant.