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Case report reveals fatal Achromobacter xylosoxidans tricuspid valve endocarditis in a 43-year-old female, highlighting atypical presentations and high mortality.
Infective endocarditis refers to infection of one or more valves of the heart, with Achromobacter xylosoxidans (A. xylosoxidans) being a rare cause. So far, 24 cases of A. xylosoxidans endocarditis were reported, with only one case describing tricuspid valvular involvement. Despite the rarity of A. xylosoxidans endocarditis, it is important for clinicians to be aware of atypical presentation and the high mortality associated with it. We present an autopsy-proven case of tricuspid valve endocarditis in the setting of A. xylosoxidans bacteremia in a 43-year-old female.
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