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[Infective endocarditis in a dermatology unit].

M-P Konstantinou1, L Valeyrie-Allanore, P Lesprit

  • 1Service de dermatologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, université Paris-XII, 51, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil cedex, France.

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Infectious endocarditis (IE) diagnosis is challenging. Dermatologists should look for specific skin signs like purpura or necrosis, as chronic skin conditions can be an underestimated source of IE.

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Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses
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Published on: June 13, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Infectious endocarditis (IE) diagnosis is often challenging, despite clinical suspicion.
  • Dermatological signs of IE can be diverse and require routine examination when IE is suspected.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the varied clinical presentations of IE within a dermatology unit.
  • To highlight the importance of dermatological findings in diagnosing IE.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of seven patients diagnosed with IE in a dermatology unit revealed diverse presentations, including purpura and necrotic lesions.
  • Cutaneous sources were identified in six cases, emphasizing the link between skin conditions and IE.
  • Diagnosis was often delayed (mean 21 days), with a significant mortality rate (5/7 patients died).

Impact:

  • Suggests that unusual dermatological findings like purpura, necrosis, or poorly controlled chronic dermatoses warrant consideration for IE.
  • Highlights chronic dermatoses and invasive skin procedures as potential, underestimated sources of IE.
  • Underscores the need for increased physician awareness of IE risk in patients with specific dermatological conditions.