ArticleCureus2024
Brucella Endocarditis: A Case Series.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Frequency of Human Brucellosis Complications in West Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Pooled it
- Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis Presumed due to Brucella Causing Rapid Native Aortic Valve Destruction in a Young Adult: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Successful Conservative Management of ComplicatedJournal of medical cases · 2026Article
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Abstract
Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic infections present worldwide. It usually presents as a febrile illness but can affect multiple organs of the body. Although cardiac involvement in brucellosis is rare, it is a fatal organ involvement. The endocarditis is the most common cause of death among patients with Brucella infection. The management of complications of infective endocarditis like stroke requires a multispecialty approach. The Brucella being a fastidious organism requires proper culture technique for growth. The serological methods of diagnosis have limited value in areas with high seroprevalence of brucellosis. We present a case series of three patients who had Brucella endocarditis with varied complications and courses of illness. The practice of a prolonged culture of blood for seven days ensured growth on the culture medium. All three patients were managed with medical therapy only, with a favorable outcome in two patients. In this case series, we have highlighted the importance of proper diagnostic methods and early surgical intervention when indicated.
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