2019
DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000771
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A Case of Recurrent Pericarditis in Association With Asymptomatic Urethral Chlamydia trachomatis Infection

Abstract: Extragenital manifestations of Chlamydia trachomatis infection can be challenging to diagnose. A previously healthy 33-year-old man presented with pericarditis recurring despite anti-inflammatory therapy and progressing to cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis yielded bloody-appearing fluid with increased neutrophils and negative standard cultures. The patient reported recent unprotected sexual exposure, and urine nucleic acid amplification test detected C. trachomatis. He had no urogenital, ocular, or joint s… Show more

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