Open AccessAtypical presentation of Abiotrophia defectiva infective endocarditis in an octogenarian
Author(s) -
Forde Gerard,
Lucey Mary,
O'Shea Paula M.,
Okiro Julie,
Shatwan Ramadan,
Mulkerrin Eamon C.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3653
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , infective endocarditis , endocarditis , blood culture , antimicrobial , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , surgery , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Abstract Blood cultures should be performed in non‐specifically unwell older adults following nonspecific presentations. Prompt diagnosis and commencement of targeted antimicrobial therapy are essential in older patients with A. defectiva IE.