Native right-sided endocarditis in intravenous drug user: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Jul 15;10(7):e6084. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6084. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

An increased rate of hospitalizations due to right-sided infective endocarditis is currently witnessed due to the rapid rise of IV drug use. In this case report, we aim to discuss the long-term outcome and highlight the various diagnostic approaches and management difficulties that are encountered in these cases.

Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; infective endocarditis; intravenous drug use; tricuspid valve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports