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A case of brucella endocarditis of the native aortic valve
Aydin Rodi Tosu1, Şerafettin Demir2, Murat Selçuk1, Mustafa Kemal Avşar3
1MD, Van Education and Research Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Van, Turkey.
2MD, Adana Public Hospital, Department of Cardiology, 01270, Adana, Turkey.
3MD, Taksim German Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, 34433, Siraselviler Street, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-201463-CR-10374

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Tosu AR, Demir S, SelSelçukuk M, Avsar MK. A case of brucella endocarditis of the native aortic valve. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2014;5(4):307–310.


Abstract
Introduction: Brucella endocarditis is a rare but severe complication of brucellosis. Although it is observed in less than 2% of the brucellosis cases, it is the main cause responsible for up to 80% of infection-related deaths in brucellosis.
Case Report: Herein, we present a case of Brucella endocarditis that developed on a native aortic valve. The diagnosis was proven by positive blood cultures and isolation of Brucella melitensis from the excised valve.
Conclusion: Although endocarditis associated with brucella infection is rare, it may be more frequently observed in the regions where brucellosis is endemic. Therefore, especially in these regions, Brucella endocarditis must be considered during the diagnosis of infective endocarditis.

Keywords: Brucella endocarditis, Aortic valve, Brucella melitensis


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Author Contributions
Aydin Rodi Tosu – Substantial contributions to the conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Şerafettin Demir – Substantial contributions to the conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Murat Selçuk – Substantial contributions to the conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Mustafa Kemal Avşar – Substantial contributions to the conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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