A 3-year-old male presented with a four-week-old fever of unknown origin. He had previously been diagnosed with pharyngitis followed by otitis media and had recovered fully after receiving amoxicillin and azithromycin. He also presented with fatigue, weight loss, non-productive cough, constipation, and a fever of 102.5 F. His heart rate was 135, and his respiratory rate was 20. Physical examination revealed: Dry mucous membranes Posterior pharynx erythema without any tonsillar exudates Mild abdominal distention without any significant tenderness Delayed capillary refill of 4 seconds His blood culture tested positive for Enterococcus faecalis.
Transthoracic echocardiogram was performed (Cover image). What's your diagnosis for this patient? *This patient case is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only. Source: Shakoo A et al. Uncommon Infections in…
