This case highlights a presentation of Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus pacemaker lead endocarditis presenting as a fever of unknown origin.
Pacemaker lead endocarditis may present as fever of unknown origin; this case report leaves broader incidence and management open.
A 70-year-old man who had undergone pacemaker placement for atrial fibrillation 21 years ago, with a generator change 4 years ago, was transferred from an outside hospital to our hospital for evaluation of fever of unknown origin.
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