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Chlamydia psittaciendocarditis: A case report and literature review

Authors :
Bendjelloul, Imane
Lourtet-Hascoët, Julie
Galinier, Jean-Louis
Charbonneau, Hélène
Robinet, Nicolas
Fourcade, Camille
Bonnet, Eric
Source :
Infectious Diseases Now; August 2023, Vol. 53 Issue: 5
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

•Blood-culture-negative infective endocarditis is found in 2 to 48% of endocarditis.•We report a case of Chlamydia psittaciendocarditis associated with spondylodiscitis.•Diagnosis was assessed with questioning, positive serology and PCR on valves.•In case of surgery, PCR assays on cardiac tissue samples should be considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26669919
Volume :
53
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infectious Diseases Now
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs62353003
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idnow.2023.104687