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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (CCJM)
In this case study, a 75-year-old patient’s persistent fevers and truncal rash, initially resistant to standard treatments, were key indicators of an underlying infective endocarditis. Elevated inflammatory markers and positive blood cultures for Streptococcus mitis pointed towards a dental source of infection, emphasizing the importance of oral health in systemic diseases.
Cardiology January 18th 2024