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[Brucella endocarditis on Starr aortic valve prosthesis].

S Kamoun¹, A Hammami, S Ben Hamed

¹Service de cardiologie, faculté de médecine, CHU Hédi-Chaker de Sfax, Tunisie.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux

|February 1, 1991

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Brucella endocarditis on a prosthetic valve is rare. This case highlights the need for valve replacement alongside antibiotic therapy to treat persistent Brucella melitensis infections, especially with antibiotic resistance.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Cardiology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Brucella endocarditis, particularly on prosthetic valves, is a rare but serious complication.
Brucella melitensis is a significant pathogen causing severe infections.