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Severe complications such as [[endocarditis]], [[myocarditis]], [[pericarditis]], [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], and focal organ [[abscesses]] may occur. | Severe complications such as [[endocarditis]], [[myocarditis]], [[pericarditis]], [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], and focal organ [[abscesses]] may occur. | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Rapidly fatal cases have been reported. Untreated RBF is associated with a [[mortality]] of 7%-10%. With appropriate | Rapidly fatal cases have been reported. Untreated RBF is associated with a [[mortality]] of 7%-10%. With appropriate antimicrobial therapy, the clinical course may be shortened and severe complications may be prevented. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
Severe complications such as endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, pneumonia, meningitis, and focal organ abscesses may occur.
Prognosis
Rapidly fatal cases have been reported. Untreated RBF is associated with a mortality of 7%-10%. With appropriate antimicrobial therapy, the clinical course may be shortened and severe complications may be prevented.