Risk of endocarditis in patients with bacteraemia by coagulase-negative staphylococci; a multicenter retrospective cohort

Key Points

• Endocarditis risk increases significantly in patients with bacteraemia from coagulase-negative staphylococci.
• Incidence rates were observed to be notably higher in patients across multiple centers during the analysis.
• The multicenter retrospective cohort design provided comprehensive data from diverse clinical settings.
• Findings emphasize the need for vigilant screening in patients presenting with bacteraemia.