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An Uncommon Presentation of Brucella Endocarditis Masquerading as Neurobrucellosis.

Authors :
PENDELA, SATISH VENKATA
AGRAWAL, NEHA
MATHEW, THOMAS
VIDYASAGAR, SUDHA
KUDARAVALLI, PUJITHA
Source :
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. Feb2017, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p10-11. 2p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Brucella endocarditis is a rare but a severe complication of brucellosis, observed in less than 2% of cases. It is the main cause responsible for up to 80% of deaths in brucellosis. Herein, we present a case of brucella endocarditis that developed on a native aortic valve, but presented to us with fever for several months and acute neurological symptoms. This case report signifies the importance of considering brucella endocarditis as one of the differentials in patients presenting with Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) and Central Nervous System (CNS) manifestations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0973709X
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121329133
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/22979.9273