ArticleMicroorganisms2024
Analysis of Aetiological Agents in Infectious Endocarditis in the Central Military Emergency University Hospital "Dr. Carol Davila" Bucharest.
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- Changing Epidemiology, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Outcomes in Infective Endocarditis: A Five-Year Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Cardiovascular Center.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- The Biological Cost of Every Heartbeat: Imaging-Derived Cardiovascular Vulnerability in Infective Endocarditis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Bacterial Infections, Trends, and Resistance Patterns in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania-A Systematic Review.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundInfective endocarditis (IE) is a pathological condition caused by various microbial agents that can lead to severe complications affecting the heart. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for the effective management of patients with IE. Blood culture is the gold standard for identifying the primary infectious agents, which is a key factor in diagnosing IE using the modified Duke criteria.
objectiveThe main objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of the etiological agents of IE and the most common secondary diagnoses associated with it.
methodA total of 152 patients aged 23-95 years with a diagnosis of IE and proven etiology (through blood cultures or serological tests) were included in this study.
resultsThe most common etiological agent identified through blood tests was
conclusionsIE is a leading cause of death in the Department of Infectious Diseases. Early and accurate diagnosis, along with interdisciplinary treatment, can significantly increase the chances of patient survival. Currently,
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