Breif Report

Gonococcal Endocarditis With Initially Negative Blood Cultures

Authors: ROBERT J. DONACHIE Jr. MD, W. TERRY SIEBERT MD

Abstract

SUMMARYThis 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.

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