Gonococcal endocarditis with initially negative blood cultures.
This case of gonococcal endocarditis in a young man highlights the recognized capacity of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to destroy an infected valve, and illustrates that emergency valve replacement in the presence of congestive heart failure may be life-saving. The utility of the echocardiogram and the reportedly low yield of positive blood cultures in this disease are represented.
D000328:Adult; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D003470:Culture Media; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000254:growth & development
D003470:Culture Media