title: Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
authors.forename: Abdal-Rahman H
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Alhyari
authors.forename: Faris G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Bakri
authors.forename: Eyas N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Al-Mousa
authors.forename: Moath M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Al-Smady
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents