Relapsed Brucellosis Manifested as Endocarditis with Vegetation on the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead endocarditis due to Brucella melitensis is a rare and life-threatening complication of brucellosis. Successful management requires a combination of medical treatment and device extraction. We present a case of relapsing brucellosis manifested as infective...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Cardiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9925775 |