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Infection of a pacemaker by Brucella melitensis
A de la Fuente1, J R Sanchez, J Uriz
1Cardiac Surgery Service, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Texas Heart Institute Journal
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This case study highlights Brucella melitensis infection of a pacemaker, a rare occurrence. It suggests Brucella bacteria may persist around cardiac devices even after body-wide eradication.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Brucella melitensis is a zoonotic pathogen causing brucellosis.
- Pacemaker infections are serious complications requiring prompt management.
- Previous literature lacks documented cases of pacemaker lead infection by Brucella melitensis.