Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis in disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI).
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(7)2024 Jul 29.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39074945
ABSTRACT
SummaryWe describe a case of culture-negative infective endocarditis due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae, where the application of metagenomics shotgun sequencing in blood played a pivotal role in elucidating the underlying aetiology, guiding targeted therapy and ultimately resulting in the patient's complete recovery. Beyond its immediate clinical impact, prompt treatment bears significant implications for public health. The utilisation of molecular testing emerges as a valuable strategy to enhance diagnostic accuracy, particularly in cases involving fastidious organisms that are infrequently associated with infective endocarditis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tricuspid Valve
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Gonorrhea
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United kingdom