Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess

Authors

• Abdal-Rahman H. Alhyari, Department of Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
• Faris G. Bakri, Jordan University Hospital, PO Box 13046, Amman 11942, Jordan. Tel. +9626 5353666 ext. 2474. Fax. +9626 5353388. E-mail: fbakri{at}yahoo.com
• Moath M. Al-Smady, Department of Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan.

Abstract

Brucella endocarditis is a rare but fatal complication of Brucellosis, it causes destructive valvular lesions. The aortic valve is the most common affected site. We present a case of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess, the patient received a prolonged combination of antibiotic therapy, and underwent aortic valve replacement. After one and a half years of follow up, the patient is still without signs of recurrence. The high mortality in Brucella endocarditis can be overcome by early diagnosis and aggressive therapy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

473

Last Page

475

Recommended Citation

Alhyari, Abdal-Rahman H.; Bakri, Faris G.; and Al-Smady, Moath M. (2005) "Successful treatment of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 3, Article 23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2885