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Clinical Presentation, Etiology, and Outcome of Infective Endocarditis in the 21st Century

Archives of Internal Medicine · 2009 · Vol. 169(5) · pp. 463–463
David Murdoch

Abstract

In the early 21st century, IE is more often an acute disease, characterized by a high rate of S aureus infection. Mortality remains relatively high.

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsMedicineInfective endocarditisEtiologyInterquartile rangeEndocarditisInternal medicineOdds ratioSurgeryProspective cohort studyStroke (engine)

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AdultAgedEndocarditisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureus

Funding

  • American Heart Association
  • Generalitat de Catalunya
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Instituto de Salud Carlos III
  • Duke Clinical Research Institute
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