PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alhyari, Abdal-Rahman H.
AU  - Bakri, Faris G.
AU  - Al- Mousa, Eyas N.
AU  - Al-Smady, Moath M.
TI  - Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess
DP  - 2005 Mar 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 473--475
VI  - 26
IP  - 3
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/26/3/473.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/26/3/473.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2005 Mar 01; 26
AB  - 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.