Tropheryma whipplei endocarditis presenting as chronic valvular disease: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

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