| Autor: |
Ostovar, R., Schröter, F., Kühnel, R.U. Dr. med., Braun, C., Seifi, Z. F., Fritzsche, D., Minden, H.H., Ritter, O., Dörr, G., Albes, J. |
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Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon; 2024 Supplement1, Vol. 72, pS1-S68, 68p |
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This article discusses the prevalence and characteristics of Enterococcus faecalis in endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart valves. The study, conducted in the Brandenburg Endocarditis Registry, analyzed data from 324 endocarditis patients and found that E. faecalis was the second most common pathogen, after Staphylococcus aureus. Patients with E. faecalis endocarditis were more likely to have prosthetic valves or pacemakers, and the infection was often caused by urogenital sepsis. Compared to other bacteria, E. faecalis endocarditis was associated with older age, pre-existing conditions, and acute renal failure, but had lower mortality rates. The authors suggest that the rise in E. faecalis may be due to demographic changes and recommend identifying high-risk patients for preventive measures or early treatment. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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