Key result
Pediatric infective endocarditis was predominantly associated with congenital heart disease (81%), with streptococci (30%) and S. aureus (21%) as the most common pathogens.
Population
57 pediatric patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis
Design
Cohort
Authors
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CHD remains primary risk factor with S. aureus linked to complications in pediatric IE; hypothesis-generating for prevention strategies.
Observational (n=57)
No
In pediatric infective endocarditis, congenital heart disease remains the primary risk factor, and while overall complication rates may be reduced, S. aureus continues to be associated with higher complication rates.
Coward et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Infective endocarditis (n=57). Infective endocarditis was evaluated on Risk factors, pathogens, and complications. Pediatric infective endocarditis was predominantly associated with congenital heart disease (81%), with streptococci (30%) and S. aureus (21%) as the most common pathogens.
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