Mitral valve endocarditis during brucellosis relapse

Mitral valve endocarditis during brucellosis relapse

Introduction. Endocarditis is the most common cardiovascular manifestation of brucellosis with high mortality rate. Brucella is less accesable to antibiotic (but not for all) and relapse can occur after a various period of clinical latency. Case report. A 55-year-old farmer was diagnozed with acu...

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Main Authors: Obrenović-Kirćanski Biljana, Velinović Miloš, Vraneš Mile, Pavlović Milorad, Kovačević-Kostić Nataša, Karan Radmila, Parapid Biljana, Mikić Aleksandar, Ristić Arsen, Seferović Petar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2012-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
brucellosis
endocarditis
mitral valve prolapse
recurrence
anti-bacterial agents
surgical procedures, operative
treatment outcome
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2012/0042-84501200020O.pdf

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