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Brucella Endocarditis Caused By Brucella Melitensis

Year 2008, Volume: 35 Issue: 1, - , 01.03.2008

Suzan Saçar Derya Hırçın Cenger Semra Toprak Kavas Ali Asan Melek Demir Mustafa Saçar Hüseyin Turgut

Abstract

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease endemically seen in Turkey, which occurs with various clinical findings. It can lead to complications affecting many systems. Endocarditis is an infrequent, but serious complication of brucellosis. The aim of this case presentation is to remind that endocarditis can be a complication of brucellosis and if is undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, progresses fatal in a high rate.

Keywords

Brucellosis Endocarditis

References

  • 1. Young EJ. Brucella species. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and practice of infectious diseases. New York: Churchill Livingstone ınc., 2005: 2666-2672
  • 2. Erbay AR, Turhan H, Doğan M, ve ark. Brucella endocarditis complicated with a mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery: a case report. Internal journal of cardiology 2004; 93: 317-319
  • 3. Leandro J, Roberto H, Antunes M. Brucella endocarditis of the aortic valve. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 1998; 13: 95-97
  • 4. Aygen B, Doğanay M, Sümerkan B, Yıldız O, Kayabaş Ü. Clinical manifestations, complications and treatment of brucellosis: a retrospective evaluation of 480 patients. Medecine et maladies infectieuses. 2002; 32: 485-493
  • 5. Shapiro DS, Wong JD. Brucella pp 625- 631 in Murray PR, Baron JE, Pfaller MA, Tenover FC, Yolken RH (ed), Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 1999, 7th ASM Pres Washington.
  • 6. Hadjinikololaou L, Triposkiadis F, Zairis M, Chlapoutakis E, Spyrou P. Succesful management of Brucella melitensis endocarditis with combined medical and surgical approach. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 2001; 19: 806-810
  • 7. Quiroga J, Miralles A, Forinola T, Obi C. Surgical treatment of Brucella endocarditis. Cardiovasc Surg 1996;4:227-230
  • 8. Keleş C, Bozbuğa N, Şişmanoğlu M, et al. Surgical treatment of brucella endocarditis. Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:1160-1163.

Brucella Melitensis\'in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi

Year 2008, Volume: 35 Issue: 1, - , 01.03.2008

Suzan Saçar Derya Hırçın Cenger Semra Toprak Kavas Ali Asan Melek Demir Mustafa Saçar Hüseyin Turgut

Abstract

Bruselloz, Türkiye\'de endemik olarak görülen, farklı klinik bulgularla ortaya çıkan, zoonotik bir hastalıktır. Birçok sistemi etkileyen komplikasyonlara yol açabilmektedir. Endokardit brusellozun nadir görülen, fakat ciddi bir komplikasyonudur. Bu olguyu sunmaktaki amacımız; endokarditin, bruselloz komplikasyonu olabildiğini ve tanı konulamazsa veya yanlış tanı konulursa yüksek oranda ölümcül seyrettiğini hatırlatmaktır.

Keywords

Bruselloz Endokardit

References

  • 1. Young EJ. Brucella species. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and practice of infectious diseases. New York: Churchill Livingstone ınc., 2005: 2666-2672
  • 2. Erbay AR, Turhan H, Doğan M, ve ark. Brucella endocarditis complicated with a mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery: a case report. Internal journal of cardiology 2004; 93: 317-319
  • 3. Leandro J, Roberto H, Antunes M. Brucella endocarditis of the aortic valve. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 1998; 13: 95-97
  • 4. Aygen B, Doğanay M, Sümerkan B, Yıldız O, Kayabaş Ü. Clinical manifestations, complications and treatment of brucellosis: a retrospective evaluation of 480 patients. Medecine et maladies infectieuses. 2002; 32: 485-493
  • 5. Shapiro DS, Wong JD. Brucella pp 625- 631 in Murray PR, Baron JE, Pfaller MA, Tenover FC, Yolken RH (ed), Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 1999, 7th ASM Pres Washington.
  • 6. Hadjinikololaou L, Triposkiadis F, Zairis M, Chlapoutakis E, Spyrou P. Succesful management of Brucella melitensis endocarditis with combined medical and surgical approach. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 2001; 19: 806-810
  • 7. Quiroga J, Miralles A, Forinola T, Obi C. Surgical treatment of Brucella endocarditis. Cardiovasc Surg 1996;4:227-230
  • 8. Keleş C, Bozbuğa N, Şişmanoğlu M, et al. Surgical treatment of brucella endocarditis. Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:1160-1163.
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Primary Language Turkish
Journal Section Case Reports
Authors

Suzan Saçar This is me

Derya Hırçın Cenger This is me

Semra Toprak Kavas This is me

Ali Asan This is me

Melek Demir This is me

Mustafa Saçar This is me

Hüseyin Turgut This is me

Publication Date March 1, 2008
Submission Date March 2, 2015
Published in Issue Year 2008 Volume: 35 Issue: 1

Cite

APA Saçar, S., Cenger, D. H., Kavas, S. T., Asan, A., et al. (2008). Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi. Dicle Medical Journal, 35(1).
AMA Saçar S, Cenger DH, Kavas ST, Asan A, Demir M, Saçar M, Turgut H. Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi. diclemedj. March 2008;35(1).
Chicago Saçar, Suzan, Derya Hırçın Cenger, Semra Toprak Kavas, Ali Asan, Melek Demir, Mustafa Saçar, and Hüseyin Turgut. “Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi”. Dicle Medical Journal 35, no. 1 (March 2008).
EndNote Saçar S, Cenger DH, Kavas ST, Asan A, Demir M, Saçar M, Turgut H (March 1, 2008) Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi. Dicle Medical Journal 35 1
IEEE S. Saçar, D. H. Cenger, S. T. Kavas, A. Asan, M. Demir, M. Saçar, and H. Turgut, “Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi”, diclemedj, vol. 35, no. 1, 2008.
ISNAD Saçar, Suzan et al. “Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi”. Dicle Medical Journal 35/1 (March 2008).
JAMA Saçar S, Cenger DH, Kavas ST, Asan A, Demir M, Saçar M, Turgut H. Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi. diclemedj. 2008;35.
MLA Saçar, Suzan et al. “Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi”. Dicle Medical Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2008.
Vancouver Saçar S, Cenger DH, Kavas ST, Asan A, Demir M, Saçar M, Turgut H. Brucella Melitensis\’in Neden Olduğu Brusella Endokarditi. diclemedj. 2008;35(1).