Infective Endocarditis due to Non-HACEK Gram-Negative Bacilli: Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors from a Prospective Multicenter Brazilian Cohort

Infective Endocarditis due to Non-HACEK Gram-Negative Bacilli: Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors from a Prospective Multicenter Brazilian Cohort

<b>Background:</b> Non-HACEK Gram-negative bacilli (NGNB) infective endocarditis (IE) has a growing frequency. We aimed to describe cases of NGNB IE and find associated risk factors. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a prospective observational study of consecutive patients with d...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Paiva de Sousa, Cláudio Querido Fortes, Paulo Vieira Damasco, Giovanna Ianini Ferraiuoli Barbosa, Wilma Felix Golebiovski, Clara Weksler, Rafael Quaresma Garrido, Rinaldo Focaccia Siciliano, Cristiane da Cruz Lamas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
infective endocarditis
gram-negative bacilli
non-HACEK
healthcare-associated infection
central venous catheter
prosthesis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/5/283

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