Key result
Among children hospitalized with infective endocarditis without congenital heart disease, S. aureus infection was associated with significantly higher mortality than other organisms (93% vs 8.5%; P<0.001).
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S. aureus signals high mortality risk in pediatric IE without CHD; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve survival.
Observational (n=1,588)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 93% vs 8.5%
p-value: p=<0.001
A 2009 study conducted an observational in Infective endocarditis (n=1,588). S. aureus infection vs. Infection with all other organisms was evaluated on Mortality among children without congenital heart disease (p=<0.001). Among children hospitalized with infective endocarditis without congenital heart disease, S. aureus infection was associated with significantly higher mortality than other organisms (93% vs 8.5%; P<0.001).
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