Key result
Enterococcus faecalis tricuspid endocarditis presents with spondylodiscitis and c-ANCA vasculitis in a non-IVDU patient.
Why the study?
Isolated native tricuspid valve endocarditis in non-intravenous drug users is a very rare condition that can present with unusual extracardiac manifestations.
Case Report (n=1)
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May prompt endocarditis evaluation in non-IVDU patients with spondylodiscitis and c-ANCA rash; single case leaves association hypothesis-generating.
Isolated native tricuspid valve endocarditis (TVE) in non-intravenous drug users is a very rare condition. We describe an unusual presentation of Enterococcus faecalis TVE associated with spondylodiscitis, positive cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies and antiproteinase-3 antibodies vasculitic rash in an otherwise healthy patient with no history of intravenous drug use or underlying cardiac abnormalities. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in patients presenting with unusual features and pyrexia of unknown origin. Simple tests including serial blood cultures and echocardiography may help to establish the correct diagnosis and commence appropriate treatment.
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Wilczynska et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Isolated native tricuspid valve endocarditis due to Enterococcus faecalis (n=1). Serial blood cultures and echocardiography was evaluated on Extracardiac manifestations (spondylodiscitis and c-ANCA/anti-PR3 positive vasculitic rash). Enterococcus faecalis native tricuspid valve endocarditis presented with spondylodiscitis and c-ANCA/anti-PR3 vasculitic rash in 1 non-IVDU patient.
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