RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 473
OP 475
VO 26
IS 3
A1 Alhyari, Abdal-Rahman H.
A1 Bakri, Faris G.
A1 Al- Mousa, Eyas N.
A1 Al-Smady, Moath M.
YR 2005
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/26/3/473.abstract
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.