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Brucellosis complicated by aortic valve endocarditis.

P D Skillington1, D C McGiffin, R Kemp

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Qld, Australia.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
|December 1, 1988
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A veterinary surgeon with aortic valve disease contracted Brucellosis, leading to endocarditis. Surgical aortic valve replacement was successful in treating this serious infection.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that can cause serious systemic complications.
  • Pre-existing valvular heart disease increases the risk of infective endocarditis.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old veterinary surgeon presented with febrile illness and serological evidence of Brucellosis.
  • Clinical and echocardiographic findings confirmed endocarditis with aortic valve vegetation.
  • Persistent fever despite antibiotic treatment indicated a complicated course.

Findings:

  • Brucella species were identified in the excised aortic valve vegetation.
  • Aortic valve replacement with a cryopreserved allograft was performed.
  • The patient completed a six-week antibiotic course with an uneventful recovery.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the risk of Brucellosis-induced endocarditis in healthcare professionals.
  • Surgical intervention may be necessary for refractory cases of infective endocarditis.
  • Successful treatment underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.