Follow the heart: A tale of possible infective endocarditis in a patient co-infected with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading pathogen responsible for bacteremia and valvular endocarditis. In patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), MRSA co-infection represents a challenging scenario, with increased morbidity and mortality.
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2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading pathogen responsible for bacteremia and valvular endocarditis. In patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), MRSA co-infection represents a challenging scenario, with increased morbidity and mortality. |
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| Item Description: | 2734-6382 10.2478/rjc-2023-0006 |