Abstract
Prosthetic valve endocarditis is an uncommon manifestation of infection with Bartonella species. Herein, we report a case of Bartonella henselae endocarditis involving prosthetic mitral and aortic valves. The patient had a favorable outcome with combined medical and surgical therapy. Concomitant crescentic glomerulonephritis led to an initial mistaken diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bartonella Infections / complications*
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Bartonella henselae / isolation & purification*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery
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Heart Valves / microbiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology*
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery