Acute Respiratory Distress Revealing Infective Endocarditis : Case report

Authors

  • Abdelhamid Sadi Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Specialized Hospital Establishment El-Hadi-Flici, El-Kettar & Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Algiers 1 – Benyoucef Benkhedda
  • Rachida Mansouri Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Mohamed Lamine Debaghine University Hospital Center Bab El Oued, Algiers, & Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Algiers 1 – Benyoucef Benkhedda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V4I2-02/2024

Keywords:

Infective endocarditis, Intravenous heroin use, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pneumonia.

Abstract

This article presents a complex case of infective endocarditis in a 27-year-old intravenous heroin user with atypical manifestations. Initially presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, the patient's condition evolved into acute respiratory distress, mimicking SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. Further diagnostic investigations revealed right-sided heart endocarditis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing this pathology. This case provides valuable insights into understanding infective endocarditis, emphasizing the importance of timely and multidisciplinary interventions in addressing the challenges associated with this condition, particularly in cases with atypical manifestations and comorbidities.

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Published

2024-02-07

How to Cite

Abdelhamid Sadi, & Rachida Mansouri. (2024). Acute Respiratory Distress Revealing Infective Endocarditis : Case report. International Journal of Clinical Science and Medical Research, 4(2), 16–18. https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V4I2-02/2024

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Volume 04 Issue 02 February 2024

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