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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

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  • Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) affects 0.5%-3% of gonorrhea cases, often presenting as arthralgia, tenosynovitis, and skin lesions, or purulent arthritis.
  • Gonococcal infective endocarditis (GIE) is a rare complication of DGI, occurring in 1%-2% of cases, with fewer than 100 cases reported since 1938.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of aortic valve GIE requiring surgical intervention and prolonged antibiotics.
  • The patient presented with sepsis and confirmed gonococcal endocarditis via positive blood cultures and aortic valve vegetation, despite lacking genitourinary symptoms.

Findings:

  • The case involved splenic embolization and severe aortic regurgitation, necessitating aortic valve replacement and debridement of a perivalvular abscess.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed by positive blood cultures and visualization of aortic valve vegetation.

Implications:

  • A high index of suspicion is vital for early diagnosis of GIE, particularly in sexually active individuals.
  • Gonorrhea's potential for severe cardiac complications like valve destruction and high mortality underscores the need for prompt recognition and management.