Unsolved Controversies in Management of Infective Endocarditis

感染性心内膜炎治疗中尚未解决的争议

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Abstract

Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection in the cardiac endothelium. It is triggered by both bacteremia and endothelial dysfunction and poses many risks to the health of the patient. Many organisms can cause IE with Staphylococcus aureus being the major cause. Signs and symptoms may vary according to age and agent but almost all cases are presented with fever, fatigue, and a maculopapular rash. Although pediatric IE is very rare, risk factors such as congenital heart defects have been identified, with some of the cases remaining a mystery. We present a case of a 19-year-old patient, previously healthy and developing subacute IE with sepsis and septic embolic showers in multiple organs. IE cannot be taken for granted as mortality is high, hence a multidisciplinary approach is prompt and necessary for the survival of the patient.

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