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Purulent pericarditis caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus in an immunocompetent adult after COVID-19 pneumonia: a case report.


ABSTRACT:

Background

SARS-CoV-2 has been implicated in many cardiac pathologies, manifesting mainly as acute. However, acute purulent pericarditis is exceedingly rare in the antibiotic era. Though, few studies have associated it with long-COVID, prompt recognition and treatment are crucial.

Case summary

A 61-year-old immunocompetent woman presented with a left lower limb pitting oedema 1 month after COVID-19 pneumonia. Following clinical, laboratory, and imaging work-up, the patient was found to have deep vein thrombosis of the anterior and posterior tibial and gastrocnemius veins. Owning to persistent sinus tachycardia, an additional work-up was performed, which revealed a large pericardial effusion. Pericardiocentesis drained the frank pus, and subsequently, empirical antibiotics therapy was initiated. Pericardial fluid cultures showed methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Following the antibiotic treatment with cloxacillin 6 × 2 g IV for 6 weeks, the patient fully recovered.

Discussion

Herein, we report a rare case of bacterial pericarditis caused by MSSA 1 month after COVID-19 pneumonia. Additionally, this condition may arise as a result of immunosuppressive treatment with glucocorticoids during and after COVID-19 pneumonia. However, the causal association has not yet been confirmed.

SUBMITTER: Cvetko TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10118628 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Purulent pericarditis caused by methicillin-sensitive <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in an immunocompetent adult after COVID-19 pneumonia: a case report.

Cvetko Tea-Terezija TT   Ljubic Jelena J   Ostricki Branko B  

European heart journal. Case reports 20230329 4


<h4>Background</h4>SARS-CoV-2 has been implicated in many cardiac pathologies, manifesting mainly as acute. However, acute purulent pericarditis is exceedingly rare in the antibiotic era. Though, few studies have associated it with long-COVID, prompt recognition and treatment are crucial.<h4>Case summary</h4>A 61-year-old immunocompetent woman presented with a left lower limb pitting oedema 1 month after COVID-19 pneumonia. Following clinical, laboratory, and imaging work-up, the patient was fou  ...[more]

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