Isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis in a young female caused by Staphylococcus aureus masquerading as tuberculosis: A case report

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Case report highlights that infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus mimics tuberculosis symptoms.

Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis was successfully treated with antibiotics in a 25-year-old female.
Initial diagnosis suspected tuberculosis with fever and respiratory symptoms, later confirmed by echocardiography.
Staphylococcus aureus was identified as the causative agent, emphasizing its common role in infective endocarditis.
Awareness of this possibility is crucial for timely treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis.

Baig et al. (2023) studied this question.

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