Brucella Endocarditis

Author	Shahla Roodpeyma	en
Issued Date	2014-05-01	en
Abstract	Brucella endocarditis is a rare, and life threatening complication of human brucellosis. Children are usually infected by consumption of contaminated dairy product. Clinical presentation is similar to rheumatic fever. Aortic valve is most commonly involved. Clinical manifestations of fever, arthritis/arthralgia, aortic insufficiency, echocardiographic evidence of vegetation, and negative findings of blood culture, in a case with suspicious contact should suggest the diagnosis. Perioperative antibiotics combined with surgical treatment are an effective management. In pediatric age group, surgical techniques using biologic valves and preservation of native valves are preferred.	en
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5812/pedinfect.14249	en
Keyword	Aortic Valve Insufficiency	en
Keyword	Brucellosis	en
Keyword	Endocarditis	en
Keyword	Therapeutics	en
Keyword	General Surgery	en
Publisher	Brieflands	en
Title	Brucella Endocarditis	en
Type	Discussion	en

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