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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe cardiac infection with up to 22% in-hospital mortality.
  • Half of IE cases occur in individuals without a history of heart valve disease.
  • Diagnosis is challenging, especially with febrile illness and unknown infection source.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis.
  • To highlight IE considerations specific to the military population.
  • To emphasize awareness of Coxiella burnetii as a potential pathogen.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of Medline database.
  • Incorporation of latest consensus from systematic reviews and publications.
  • Focus on diagnosis and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • IE presents a significant mortality risk, even without pre-existing valve disease.
  • Military personnel have unique pathogen exposures, increasing risk for blood-culture-negative IE.
  • Coxiella burnetii should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Vigilance for IE is crucial in patients with unexplained febrile illness.
  • Military healthcare providers must be aware of IE's specific challenges and causative agents.
  • Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for improving outcomes in IE.