Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis in disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI).
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(7)2024 Jul 29.
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| 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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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Valva Tricúspide
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Gonorreia
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Endocardite Bacteriana
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Antibacterianos
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos