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Endocarditis in neonatal intensive care unit

A Rastogi1, J A Luken, R S Pildes

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Cook County Hospital, University of Illinois College of Medicine 60612.

Pediatric Cardiology
|July 1, 1993
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Infective endocarditis (IE) in infants is rare, often presenting without typical signs, and linked to central catheters. Coagulase-negative Staphylococci and Enterococci are key pathogens in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) is uncommon in infants, with limited data on its clinical presentation and risk factors in this age group.
  • Previous studies often focused on neonates or older children, leaving a gap in understanding IE in early infancy.

Observation:

  • This study examined four infants aged 3-9 months with infective endocarditis.
  • None presented with classic IE signs, and all had anatomically normal hearts.
  • Echocardiography revealed vegetations in three left-sided and one right-sided cardiac location.

Findings:

  • A significant predisposing factor identified was the use of indwelling central catheters for intravenous nutrition.
  • Coagulase-negative Staphylococci and Enterococci emerged as important causative organisms, differing from previously reported pathogens.

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  • Three of the four infants had a history of necrotizing enterocolitis in the neonatal period.

    • Implications:

    • These findings highlight the atypical presentation of IE in infants, emphasizing the need for heightened clinical suspicion.
    • The prevalence of specific pathogens and the role of central venous catheters underscore the importance of infection control in high-risk nurseries.
    • Early recognition and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in infant infective endocarditis.