A case report of fungal endocarditis presenting with low back pain as the initial symptom

In this case, the patient initially presented with low back pain, which, despite the presence of fever and other signs of infection, did not readily suggest a cardiac etiology. This case highlights the importance of not being misled by superficial symptoms and underscores the need for comprehensive and accurate physical examinations and targeted investigations for proper diagnosis.

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Medicine
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2024-12-13
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https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000040962
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Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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A case report of fungal endocarditis presenting with low back pain as the initial symptom

Jiacheng Wu, Haixia Xu, Hang Zhang, Lu Jin
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Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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A case report of fungal endocarditis presenting with low back pain as the initial symptom

Jiacheng Wu, Haixia Xu, Hang Zhang, Lu Jin
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Abstract

In this case, the patient initially presented with low back pain, which, despite the presence of fever and other signs of infection, did not readily suggest a cardiac etiology. This case highlights the importance of not being misled by superficial symptoms and underscores the need for comprehensive and accurate physical examinations and targeted investigations for proper diagnosis.

MedicineVol. 103(50)
Shaoxing People's Hospital (CN), Zhejiang University (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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