Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess
Saudi Medical Journal. 2005; 26 (3): 473-5
in English
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| ID: emr-74862
ABSTRACT
Brucella endocarditis is a rare but fatal complication of Brucellosis, it causes destructive valvular lesions. The aortic valve is the most common affected site. We present a case of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess, the patient received a prolonged combination of antibiotic therapy, and underwent aortic valve replacement. After one and a half years of follow up, the patient is still without signs of recurrence. The high mortality in Brucella endocarditis can be overcome by early diagnosis and aggressive therapy
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Aortic Diseases
/
Brucella
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Brucellosis
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Abscess
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2005
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