Abstract
Body decoration in the form of tattooing is becoming increasingly popular, especially among younger age groups. Although serious infections following tattooing are rare they are well documented. The first reported case of endocarditis caused by repeated tattooing in an individual with known valvar heart disease is presented. Keywords: endocarditis; tattooing
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Figure 1 .
Patient's back with completed tattoo.
Figure 2 .
Transthoracic echocardiogram (parasternal long axis) demonstrating the aortic valve vegetation. RV, right ventricle; LV, left ventricle; AO, aorta; LA, left atrium; MV, mitral valve; AV, aortic valve; VG, vegetation.