Pacemaker lead endocarditis due to Brucellosis

Authors

• Fahad M. Al-Majid, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel/Fax. +966 (1) 4671510. E-mail: falmajid{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Infection of prosthetic devices or implants is a rare complication of Brucellosis. Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator infections were previously reported in 6 patients. We report the first case of relapsing Brucellosis due to intracardiac lead endocarditis, which resolved only after removing the intracardiac leads and institution of appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

448

Last Page

450

Recommended Citation

Al-Majid, Fahad M. (2010) "Pacemaker lead endocarditis due to Brucellosis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 31: Iss. 4, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5012