Prosthetic valve endocarditis presenting as meningoencephalitis complicated by pseudo-aneurysms in a remote Aboriginal healthcare setting in Australia: a case report.

Background: The Australian Aboriginal population has a high burden of cardiac conditions predisposing patients to infective endocarditis. Pseudo-aneurysms are a rare and potentially fatal complication of both prior valvular surgery and endocarditis.

Case Summary: A 31-year-old female with a history of bicuspid aortic valve requiring valve replacement presented with meningoencephalitis.