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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine

    Background:

    • Blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE) presents a diagnostic challenge globally.
    • Identifying causative agents is crucial for effective treatment and understanding disease epidemiology.
    • Morocco faces a need for specific data on BCNE etiology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the specific microbial agents responsible for BCNE cases in Morocco.
    • To identify the prevalence of potential zoonotic pathogens in BCNE patients.
    • To inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for endocarditis in the region.

    Main Methods:

    • Serological testing was employed to detect antibodies against specific pathogens.
    • Molecular methods, likely PCR, were used for direct pathogen detection in patient samples.
    • A combination of serologic and molecular approaches was utilized for comprehensive analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Out of 19 BCNE patients, four were identified as positive for specific microorganisms.
    • Identified pathogens included Bartonella quintana, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus equi, and Streptococcus oralis.
    • These findings indicate the involvement of specific zoonotic bacteria in BCNE.

    Conclusions:

    • Bartonella quintana and Streptococcus species are identified as significant etiological agents of BCNE in Morocco.
    • The study underscores the importance of considering zoonotic infections in the diagnosis of BCNE.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the full spectrum of BCNE pathogens in Morocco.