Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Antibiotic therapy in infectious endocarditis].

D Adam

    Herz
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Infective endocarditis is most commonly caused by streptococci, with enterococci and staphylococci also significant contributors. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate bactericidal antibiotic therapy, guided by blood cultures, are crucial for effective treatment.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Reconstruction of primary malignant bone tumors in children: Do we really need to change our methods?]

    Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2025
    Same author

    Radiation-associated angiosarcoma of the breast: consider chemotherapy.

    European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology·2025
    Same author

    Dermatofibrosarcoma of the breast: A case report.

    Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2025
    Same author

    Low-Volume <i>Ex Situ</i> Lung Perfusion System for Single Lung Application in a Small Animal Model Enables Optimal Compliance With "<i>Reduction</i>" in 3R Principles of Animal Research.

    Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation·2024
    Same author

    Case report: Hybrid reconstruction of quadriceps function after sarcoma resection using a reinnervated free flap and tendon transfer.

    Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2024
    Same author

    Association of SARC-F Score and Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale with CT-Derived Muscle Mass in Patients with Aortic Aneurysms.

    The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2022

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Context:

    • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious infection affecting the heart valves and inner lining of the heart.
    • Common etiologies include viridans streptococci (65-85%), enterococci (5-15%), staphylococci (5-15%), and gram-negative bacteria (2-6%).
    • Specific patient populations are at increased risk, such as older men, younger women, intravenous drug users, and those with intravascular devices or immunosuppression.

    Purpose:

    • To outline the primary causative agents of infective endocarditis.
    • To identify risk factors and patient demographics associated with specific pathogens.
    • To provide guidelines for diagnostic blood cultures and empirical antibiotic therapy.

    Summary:

    • Viridans streptococci and other nonhemolytic streptococci are the predominant causes of infective endocarditis.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Enterococci, staphylococci, and gram-negative bacteria are less common but significant pathogens.
  • Diagnostic blood cultures are essential, with 95% positivity achievable using appropriate techniques.
  • Bactericidal antibiotic therapy is indicated, with treatment tailored based on clinical presentation and suspected pathogens.

    • Impact:

    • Establishes the etiological spectrum of infective endocarditis for targeted treatment strategies.
    • Highlights the importance of prompt and accurate diagnosis through blood cultures.
    • Provides a framework for empirical antibiotic selection in critically ill patients prior to definitive culture results.