Staphylococcus aureus native mitral valve endocarditis associated with bed bug bites – A case report and review of the literature

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of community acquired bacteremia and infective endocarditis. S. aureus is a part of the normal skin flora in approximately one third of the human population. Infective endocarditis due to S. aureus can cause several complications and is associated with increased mortality.