Abstract:Introduction:
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) is a slowly developing type of infective
endocarditis. Aneurysm is more common in this type of endocarditis. Currently, SBE is an
uncommon cause of unexplained fever (FUO) because rapid diagnostic capabilities, such as echocardiography,
have improved. Despite echocardiography, endocarditis and valvular aneurysm
were missed in our patient due to the location and special shape of the aneurysm near the annulus.
Case Representation:
We present a case of SBE res… Show more
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