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PET-scan in diagnosis of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: a case report

The Egyptian Heart Journal
Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), also known as marantic endocarditis or Libman–Sacks endocarditis, is a rare non-infectious condition affecting mostly the left-sided heart valves of patients who, most often, suffer from ...
Konstantinos Papakonstantinou, Filippos-Paschalis Rorris, Nikoleta Stanitsa, John Kokotsakis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Melioidosis in companion animals: Analysis of 45 Australian cases (24 dogs; 21 cats) from 1997 to 2025 and a brief review of the animal and human literature

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Objective To report 45 cases of melioidosis in dogs and cats from northern Australia and analyse trends in epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis and response to treatment over a 27‐year period. Design Retrospective and prospective analysis of clinical records.
K Lee, C Shilton, S Benedict, M Krockenberger, M Mayo, BJ Currie, R Malik   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical management of a penetrating cardiac foreign body causing tamponade in a dog: case report

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Background Penetrating cardiac foreign bodies are rare in dogs but can result in life‐threatening complications, including pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Prompt diagnosis, emergency stabilization, and definitive surgical management are essential to achieve a favorable outcome.
RB Abibe, SC Rahal, GB Mazzali, FJT Neto, VM d V Machado, CVS Brandão   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case Report: Heart Transplantation for Refractory Candida tropicalis Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Microorganisms
Candida infective endocarditis presents therapeutic challenges with high mortality. A complex case of Candida prosthetic valve endocarditis refractory to standard antifungals (anidulafungin and fluconazole) and high-dose caspofungin was successfully ...
Ricardo El Nouwar, Eva Larranaga Lapique, Frédéric Vanden Eynden, Delphine Martiny, Myriam Remmelink, Ana Roussoulières, Maya Hites   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Surgical Site Infections in Septoplasty

Clinical Otolaryngology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Surgical site infection is one of the most common complications of septoplasty. The use of antibiotic prophylaxis has been debated for years. Since the practice at our centre has shifted towards a more frequent use of prophylactic antibiotics in septoplasties, our aim was to review its use and effect on the postoperative infection ...
Sara Sainio, Elin Fierens, Antti Mäkitie, Markus Lilja, Morag Tolvi, Marie Lundberg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mitral regurgitation and decompensated heart failure in a young pregnant pony mare: An aetiological challenge

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary A 4‐year‐old, 6‐month pregnant, Welsh pony mare presented with severe acute clinical signs including depression, anorexia, pale mucous membranes, tachycardia with a grade 4/6 holosystolic murmur and moderate expiratory dyspnoea with diffuse wheezes. There was no evidence of placentitis or fetal distress.
M. F. David, L. Cannon, A. Tortereau, A. Thomas‐Cancian, I. Desjardins   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infection causing temporomandibular septic arthritis treated by mandibular condylectomy in a horse

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary A 26‐year‐old pony mare was referred for weight loss, dysphagia, lethargy and fever. Clinical examination revealed left temporal swelling, masseter muscle atrophy and malocclusion. Computed tomography examination showed severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) alteration, extensive osteolysis of the mandibular condyle and temporal bone and ...
L. Gross, A. Charbonnel, A. Meurice, C. De Fourmestraux   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Case Report of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis in a 15-month-old Child Following COVID-19 Infection

Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as COVID-19, has started a global pandemic since late December 2019. The infection is primarily manifested with fever, coughing, and myalgia, and in more severe cases causes acute respiratory distress syndrome ...
Maryam Ghadimi, Rasool Ferasatkish, Nader Givtaj, Nahid Aghdaei, Yasmin Chaibakhsh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can Artificial Intelligence Be Utilised to Develop Point‐of‐Care Endodontic Microbiological Technologies?

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Primary or persistent endodontic disease is caused by microbial biofilms that irritate the pulp and periapical tissues. Extensive microbiological analyses of these biofilms and their constituent pathogens have revealed their diversity and complexity.
Ashraf F. Fouad
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing clinical manifestations, treatment strategies and outcomes of Staphylococcus lugdunensis bacteraemia versus Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia – a retrospective cohort study

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus that has been increasingly recognised as a significant pathogen capable of causing invasive infections similar to Staphylococcus aureus. Data comparing the clinical manifestations and outcomes of S. lugdunensis bacteraemia to S. aureus bacteraemia remain limited. This
Gemma Webb, Jasmine Choi, Angela Younes, Emily Schembri, Roy Chean, Stephen Guy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source