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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Main Authors: | Julia R. Naso (Author), Davie Wong (Author), Daniel R. Wong (Author), Chien-Hung Chen (Author), Linda M.N. Hoang (Author) |
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2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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