Infective Endocarditis with Multiple Mycotic Aneurysms Mimicking Vasculitis: A Case Report

The manifestation of infective endocarditis often resembles vasculitis. Approximately one in five infective endocarditis cases are referred initially to a nephrologist because of abnormal renal function or abnormal urinalysis; therefore, infection should be ruled out before diagnosing vasculitis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ji Hyeon Park, Hye Ryoun Jang, Jung Eun Lee, Wooseong Huh, Dae Joong Kim, Ha Young Oh, Yoon-Goo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/365413