ACUTE INFECTIOUS AORTITIS IN A PATIENT WITH PERSISTENT BACTEREMIA
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32853-0
Abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of bacteremia, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. We present a case highlighting the importance of repeat clinical evaluation and imaging in the setting of persistent bacteremia.… read more here.
Keywords: infectious aortitis; acute infectious; bacteremia; patient persistent ... See more keywords
Gonococcal aortitis in a patient with fever of unknown origin
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.13949
Abstract: Infectious aortitis (IA) is a rare, high-mortality condition. The differential diagnosis is challenging, as up to 50% of IA cases present with negative cultures. This article aims to describe the findings of a case study… read more here.
Keywords: aortitis; patient fever; aortitis patient; gonococcal aortitis ... See more keywords