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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2025

Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological aspects of infective endocarditis in Türkiye.

Elif M Saricaoglu, Seniha Basaran, Derya Seyman, Merve Arslan, Serpil Ozkan-Ozturk, Yasemin Tezer-Tekce, Yesim Uygun-Kizmaz, Nuran Sari, Denef Berzeg-Deniz, Alpay Azap and 3 more

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Elif M SaricaogluDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. elifmozturk@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7613-2398
Seniha BasaranDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Derya SeymanDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
Merve ArslanDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey.
Serpil Ozkan-OzturkDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Yasemin Tezer-TekceDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Yesim Uygun-KizmazDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Kosuyolu Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Nuran SariDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Denef Berzeg-DenizDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Alpay AzapDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Serap Simsek-YavuzDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ozlem Kurt-AzapDepartment of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Türkiye Endocarditis Group (TEG) Investigators

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeInfective endocarditis (IE) is a evolving disease with a shifting epidemiology and disease burden over time. This study aimed to compare the epidemiological and clinical aspects of IE over three time periods across eleven years.

methodsThis was a retrospective cohort, multicenter study conducted in Türkiye, comparing three periods: 2013-2016, 2017-2020, and 2021-2023. Epidemiological and microbiological characteristics, as well as patient outcomes, were analyzed and compared across these periods.

resultsA total of 1,044 patients diagnosed with IE were included. The median (Q1-Q3) age was 57 (44-68) years, with an increasing pattern (p < 0.001). Throughout the study period, the prevalence of intracardiac devices increased, whereas the prevalence of degenerative and congenital heart diseases declined. Among all patients, the most frequently identified pathogens were staphylococci (36.4%), followed by streptococci (14.0%) and enterococci (11.9%). Throughout the three periods, there was a significant increase in staphylococci, with S. aureus emerging as the predominant pathogen in all type IE. The in-hospital mortality rate among all patients was 22.5%. Independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality included ≥ 65 age(OR = 1.9), chronic kidney disease (OR = 1.9), nosocomial acquisition (OR = 2.1), Candida spp. infection (OR = 2.9), prosthetic valve IE (OR = 1.9), vegetation size > 15 mm (OR = 1.6), and central nervous system emboli (OR = 2).

conclusionThe epidemiology of IE is undergoing significant changes, leading to shifts in microbiological profiles and clinical presentations. Effective management of IE should be guided by established clinical guidelines while integrating up-to-date epidemiological data to ensure comprehensive and evidence-based patient care.

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EndocarditisAdultAgedFemaleHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsEpidemiologyInfective endocarditisMortalityTürkiye

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