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Infective Endocarditis With Secondary Headache: A Case Report.
Keita Takizawa1, Kana Ozasa1, Kunihito Matsumoto1
1Department of Oral Medicine, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, JPN.
Cureus
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Headaches can signal serious underlying conditions like infective endocarditis (IE), a heart infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery from IE and associated symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Secondary headaches are indicative of underlying pathologies.
- Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe cardiac infection.
- Headaches can manifest as a symptom of IE.
Observation:
- A patient presented with persistent headache, fever, myalgia, and plantar erythema.
- Headache severity increased over several weeks.
- Sepsis was suspected due to the patient's presentation.
Findings:
- Blood cultures identified *Streptococcus viridans*, confirming IE.
- The patient was diagnosed with a secondary headache attributed to IE.
- The patient recovered fully after surgical intervention.
Implications:
- Comprehensive patient assessment is vital for diagnosing secondary headaches.
- Dentists should consider IE as a potential cause of headaches in patients.
- Early recognition of IE symptoms can improve patient outcomes.
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