A rare case of Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis of the tricuspid valve in a patient with unrepaired ventricular septal defect and autoimmune hepatitis

Key Points

• To present a rare case of tricuspid valve endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a patient with congenital heart disease.
• Case report detailing clinical presentation and diagnosis of the condition.
• Assessment of the patient’s medical history including autoimmune hepatitis and unrepaired ventricular septal defect.
• Documented occurrence of Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis affecting the tricuspid valve.
• Notably occurred in a patient without a history of intravenous drug use.