Fever work-up unfolds a rare diagnosis of native valve endocarditis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus

Endocarditis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus is rare and often missed without appropriate blood cultures. It does not respond to standard antitubercular treatment and is also resistant to many other antibiotics. The course of the disease may be indolent and often results in a fatal outcome. Accurate identification and sensitivity, combination therapy, and prolonged duration of antibiotics are, therefore, important for a successful outcome.

Keywords

Endocarditis, Mycobacterium abscessus, native valve

Citation

Sharma A, Mundi I, Behal K, Kaur N, Singh P, Mahant M. Fever work-up unfolds a rare diagnosis of native valve endocarditis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 2019 Dec; 62(4): 589-591

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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/196399

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Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology

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