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  • 1Infectious Diseases Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran. aghileheydari@yahoo.com

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This study highlights rare cases of tricuspid valve endocarditis in non-HIV, non-IV drug users presenting with fever and pulmonary symptoms. Diagnosis requires advanced imaging and blood cultures, as chest X-rays may appear normal.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Native valve endocarditis is typically associated with specific risk factors, including intravenous drug use and rheumatic heart disease.
  • Tricuspid valve endocarditis is less common than left-sided endocarditis, particularly in patients without traditional risk factors.

Observation:

  • Two patients without HIV infection or history of intravenous drug abuse presented with fever and chills.
  • Both patients exhibited pulmonary consolidation or infiltrates on chest imaging (plain radiography or CT).
  • Transesophageal echocardiography revealed large vegetations on the tricuspid valve leaflets.

Findings:

  • Staphylococcus aureus was identified in blood cultures for one patient.
  • The clinical presentation mimicked other febrile illnesses with pulmonary involvement.
  • Tricuspid valve endocarditis can occur in unexpected patient populations and may not present with typical radiographic findings.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider tricuspid valve endocarditis in patients with unexplained fever and pulmonary symptoms, even in the absence of intravenous drug use or HIV.
  • Echocardiography is crucial for diagnosing tricuspid valve endocarditis when suspected.
  • Early recognition and treatment are vital to prevent complications associated with infective endocarditis.