Abstract

The term intermittent bacteremia is applied in those cases which the patient remains febrile in despite establishing the specific antibiotic treatment and in the presence of negative blood cultures. Its causes are variable and its presence should make us suspect a hidden infection. The appearance of mycotic aneurysms in the context of an infectious endocarditis is very infrequent. The presence of mycotic aneurysms as a cause of intermittent bacteremia is exceptional. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with intermittent bacteremia in the context of mycotic aneurysms secondary to native aortic valve endocarditis, as well as its complete management and treatment.

Keywords

fibrillation, broad-spectrum, focality, Ceftaroline, ultrasound, limbs, transesophageal