title: Gonococcal endocarditis.
abstract: Two cases of gonococcal endocarditis and their clinical features have been described. This uncommon disease typically presents in a subacute fashion but may progress to a rapidly destructive, lethal process within days. We therefore recommend a conservative approach to therapy for disseminated gonococcal infection.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery