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[Infective endocarditis: a retrospective analysis of inpatient cases]
F S Nigro1, G Buonopane, S Giglio
1U.O. di Malattie Infettive, Azienda Ospedaliera S.G.Moscati - Avellino, Italy.
Le Infezioni in Medicina
|June 28, 2002
Abstract:
The authors analysed retrospectively the clinical and laboratory features of patients hospitalised in a unit of infectious diseases in the period from 1996-99. In particular, the etiology, the antimicrobial susceptibility of responsible microorganisms, criteria utilized for diagnosis, antibiotic courses and outcomes were evaluated and discussed. Echocardiography is an essential tool in the diagnosis. Infective endocarditis remains a serious infection and is still associated with high morbidity and mortality rate, despite appropriate treatment. Seriously ill patients may require prompt surgery.