Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2927978 | Indian Heart Journal | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Endocarditis due to brucellosis is considered a rare occurrence involving native, congenital and prosthetic valves. The diagnosis needs high degree of suspicion in culture negative endocarditis especially in those with history of exposure to farm animals. A positive culture in a susceptible patient confirms the diagnosis with 91% sensitivity. An early diagnosis and prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics can restore the valve structural integrity with minimal damage. Here we present a series of five cases of culture proven Brucella endocarditis (four native valves, one prosthetic valve) and this report discusses the diagnostic and management issues involved.
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Authors
I. Tammi Raju, Rachana Solanki, A.N. Patnaik, R.C. Barik, N.R. Kumari, A.S. Gulati,