Staphylococcal endocarditis in a quadricuspid aortic valve following uncomplicated dengue infection: a case report

Staphylococcal endocarditis in a quadricuspid aortic valve following uncomplicated dengue infection: a case report

Abstract Background Dengue fever is endemic and a leading health problem in Sri Lanka. Increased incidence of concurrent bacteremia in patients with dengue infection is a recognized complication. However, Staphylococcal endocarditis following dengue fever is uncommon. Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV)...

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Main Authors: Nilusha Weerasooriya, Tharanga Fernando, Pasan Serasinghe, Buddhika Alahakoon, Chirath Madurapperuma, Ananda Jayanaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Staphylococcal endocarditis
Quadricuspid aortic valve
Dengue fever
Linezolid
Rhabdomyolysis
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05315-w

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