Brucellar Endocarditis of the Tricuspid Valve: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Brucellar Endocarditis of the Tricuspid Valve: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Brucellar endocarditis is a rare entity commonly described as a severe disease associated with high mortality and generally requiring valve surgery for cure. Right-sided endocarditis, a very uncommon presentation of brucellosis, may be associated with a better prognosis. We describe the case of a 72...

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Main Authors: Evangelo Boumis, Pierangelo Chinello, Vincenzo Galati, Simone Topino, Francesca Gavaruzzi, Stefania Cicalini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
brucella
endocarditis
tricuspid valve
bacterial infections
foodborne infections
antibiotic treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/3/239

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