Brucella Endocarditis with Splenic Abscess: A Report of the First Case Diagnosed in Korea
Yonsei Medical Journal
; : 142-146, 2009.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Human brucellosis has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, which includes endocarditis, a focal complication that is uncommon yet responsible for the majority of associated deaths. The most successful treatment outcomes of Brucella endocarditis have been reported with usage of both antimicrobial agents and surgery. However, there are few reports on the treatment of Brucella endocarditis using antibiotics only. We report the first case in Korea of Brucella endocarditis with aortic valve vegetations and an accompanying splenic abscess, which were treated successfully with antibiotic therapy alone.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aortic Valve
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Spleen
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Brucella abortus
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Brucellosis
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Zoonoses
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Dairying
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Abscess
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Endocarditis
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Korea
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article