Romanian Journal of Cardiology (Jun 2023)

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

  • Cozac Dan-Alexandru,
  • Sîrbu Ileana Voichiţa,
  • Scridon Alina

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/rjc-2023-0006
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 33, no. 2
pp. 67 – 71

Abstract

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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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