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Staphylococcal pericarditis. An atypical presentation.

J Tsai¹, J W Shands

¹Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville.

Archives of Internal Medicine

|April 1, 1989

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Purulent pericarditis, an acute illness, can present indolently. This case study details a prolonged Staphylococcus aureus pericarditis without an identifiable primary source, challenging typical presentations.

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Cardiology
Infectious Diseases
Medical Case Studies

Background:

Purulent pericarditis is a severe cardiac condition usually presenting acutely.
Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen implicated in serious infections.

Observation:

This report describes an unusual case of purulent pericarditis.
The patient presented with an indolent and prolonged clinical course.
No primary source of infection was identified.

Findings:

The causative agent was Staphylococcus aureus.
The presentation deviated significantly from typical acute purulent pericarditis.
The prolonged, indolent course highlights atypical disease manifestations.

Implications:

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This case expands the understanding of Staphylococcus aureus pericarditis presentations.
It underscores the importance of considering atypical presentations in diagnosing purulent pericarditis.
Further research may elucidate mechanisms behind indolent Staphylococcus aureus infections.