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- Title
Unusual Case of Right-Side Infective Endocarditis in a 40-Year-Old Woman with Postpartum Endometritis: A Case Report.
- Authors
Markos, Sura; Firdawoke, Surafel Nadew; Gagamo, Eshetu Dabaro; Workeneh, Mintesnot Zemedkun
- Abstract
Rarely observed during pregnancy and the postpartum period, right side infective endocarditis (IE) is particularly uncommon among non-drug-addicted individuals. Nonetheless, if it does occur, it poses significant health risks for both the mother and the fetus, even in the absence of pre-existing heart diseases. This case report describes a rare presentation of right-sided IE (IE) in a 40-year-old woman from rural Ethiopia with postpartum endometritis. The patient presented with atypical symptoms, making it challenging to identify the underlying cause. Through careful diagnostic evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach, the team successfully diagnosed and treated the patient, highlighting the importance of swift and accurate diagnosis for managing uncommon right-sided IE cases.
- Subjects
ETHIOPIA; ENDOMETRITIS; INFECTIVE endocarditis; PUERPERIUM; RURAL women; HEART diseases; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2024, Vol 17, p275
- ISSN
1179-142X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.2147/IMCRJ.S457389