Brucella endocarditis affecting the mitral valve

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Andac M., CEYRAN H., Kunt A., Asik R., Mercan H.

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, cilt.6, sa.4, ss.325-326, 1998 (Scopus)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 4
• Basım Tarihi: 1998
• Doi Numarası: 10.1177/021849239800600422
• Dergi Adı: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
• Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.325-326
• Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Brucellosis is still prevalent in Mediterranean and Middle East countries and Brucella endocarditis is a rare and often fatal complication. We describe a case of Brucella endocarditis in a 23-year-old male who required mitral valve replacement after successful antibacterial treatment.