A scientific statement regarding the diagnosis and management of blood culture-negative endocarditis has been published by the AHA.

† Heterozygous mutation at position 2058 of the domain V of 23S rRNA encoding gene. ‡ Double peak A/G. § Insertion of the 9 aa between aa R71 and aa A72.

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed ...