Article: Unusual Presentation of Corynebacterium Endocarditis in a Patient Without Conventional Risk Factors: A Case Report.
2024 Volume 16, Issue 2, Page(s) e54970
Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a widespread condition marked by the infection of native or prosthetic heart valves, the endocardial surface, or an indwelling cardiac device. While native-valve IE is uncommon, patients with IE represent a diverse spectrum. ...
Abstract | Infective endocarditis (IE) is a widespread condition marked by the infection of native or prosthetic heart valves, the endocardial surface, or an indwelling cardiac device. While native-valve IE is uncommon, patients with IE represent a diverse spectrum. Some respond well to treatment with few complications, while others face severe complications and an increased risk of mortality. Various factors contribute to this outcome, including delayed diagnosis, underlying health conditions like immunocompromised status or chronic diseases, and intravenous drug use. The most prevalent causes of IE are typically streptococci and staphylococci. IE attributed to |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-02-26 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Case Reports |
ZDB-ID | 2747273-5 |
ISSN | 2168-8184 |
ISSN | 2168-8184 |
DOI | 10.7759/cureus.54970 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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