2013
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009163
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Brucella endocarditis: an occupational hazard!

Abstract: SUMMARYA young man presented with a 2-month history of fever and malaise. Cardiac auscultation revealed the presence of a diastolic murmur. Subsequently, a cardiac echocardiogram was done, which showed a large vegetation adherent to an anterior mitral leaflet. The blood culture was positive for Brucella species. The patient was given antibiotic therapy for brucellosis and referred for surgery. Brucella endocarditis is one of the rarest, yet most notorious complications of this infection. This condition require… Show more

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“…Literatürde yer alan farklı çalışmalar irdelendiğinde Brucella'ya bağlı endokardit sıklığının %2'nin altında olduğu bildirilmiştir (1)(2)(3)(4). Ülkemizde endokardit etkenleri arasında Brucella spp.…”
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“…Literatürde yer alan farklı çalışmalar irdelendiğinde Brucella'ya bağlı endokardit sıklığının %2'nin altında olduğu bildirilmiştir (1)(2)(3)(4). Ülkemizde endokardit etkenleri arasında Brucella spp.…”
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“…This allows the physician to recommend specific diagnostic tests which facilitate early diagnosis. 3 In present study Brucellosis and Leptospirosis were studied among patients with PUO to increase our knowledge and help the society make necessary interventions which will help to control the morbidity and mortality of the disease in the region.…”
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confidence: 99%