Several studies related to the epidemiology of infective
endocarditis in Turkey have been published in the literature.
Infective
endocarditis in congenital heart disease: Japanese national collaboration study.
About 30 percent of people with infective
endocarditis die and most will require surgery for replacement of the infected heart valve with a metal or animal valve," said Dr Petersen.
Major Finding: Among 203 patients with bacteremia,
endocarditis, and osteomyelitis receiving outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in an infectious disease physician office infusion center, the clinical success rate was 93%, and the rates of infection recurrence and hospital readmission were 6% and 9%.
The patient consulted with cardiology department and a preliminary diagnosis of infective
endocarditis was given.
Neurologic complications of infective
endocarditis.
Serologic, immunohistopathologic, and molecular test results for patients with infective
endocarditis caused by Bartonella spp.
6] The overall sensitivity of TTE is 60-70%, but sensitivity increases to 80% in detection of right-sided
endocarditis.
parapsilosis to adhere and form biofilms, together with the indwelling haemodialysis catheter, broad-spectrum antimicrobials on admission and chronic valvular disease, were more significant in the pathogenesis of
endocarditis in this case.
It's incidence is increasing and reaches 20-30% of all infective
endocarditis episodes.
Streptococcus mutans infective
endocarditis complicated by vertebral discitis following dental treatment without antibiotic prophylaxis.
Native valve
endocarditis caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria: case report and review of the literature.
