Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess.
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.
Alhyari
Abdal-Rahman H
AR
Department of Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
Bakri
Faris G
FG
Al-Mousa
Eyas N
EN
Al-Smady
Moath M
MM
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents