Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess
Saudi Medical Journal. 2005; 26 (3): 473-5
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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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Assunto principal:
Doenças da Aorta
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Brucella
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Brucelose
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Abscesso
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Endocardite Bacteriana
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Saudi Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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