Tropheryma whipplei endocarditis presenting as chronic valvular disease: A case report and review of literature

Whipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of consider...

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Main Authors: Julia R. Naso, Davie Wong, Daniel R. Wong, Chien-Hung Chen, Linda M.N. Hoang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-11-01
Series:Human Pathology: Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214330019300793