Bartonella quintana endocarditis in east Africa.
Bartonella quintana endocarditis is characterized by sub-acute evolution and severe valvular damage, and is associated with homelessness, alcoholism, and lice infestation. We present a case of B. quintana endocarditis in an Ethiopian immigrant without known risk factors for disease acquisition. This is the first case of B. quintana endocarditis reported from east Africa.
Goldstein
Lee H
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Department of Medicine C, HaEmek Medical Center, Afula, Israel. Goldstein_le@clalit.org.il
Saliba
Walid R
WR
Elias
Mazen
M
Zlotnik
Amnon
A
Raz
Raoul
R
Giladi
Michael
M