Tropheryma whipplei endocarditis presenting as chronic valvular disease: A case report and review of literature
Whipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of consider...
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2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Whipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of considering Whipple's endocarditis in the differential diagnosis for chronic valvular disease. Keywords: Whipple's endocarditis, Whipple's disease, Tropheryma whipplei, Endocarditis, Culture-negative endocarditis |
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| Item Description: | 2214-3300 10.1016/j.ehpc.2019.200321 |