Publications

A case of endocarditis mimicking Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

Authors:

Tanyel E, Sunbul M, Fletcher T, Leblebicioglu H

Abstract:

Infective endocarditis (IE) is life-threatening condition with a highly variable clinical presentation. We report a case of acute IE with delayed diagnosis which resulted due to an initial misdiagnosis of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in an endemic area. A case was due to Staphylococcus aureus and requiring valve replacement. They serve to emphasize the importance of careful history taking, physical examination and a broad range of different diagnostic techniques in the context of suspected viral hemorrhagic fever.

Journal:

Trop Doct.

Year:

2016

PMID:

27486029

Hyperlink:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27486029