Infective endocarditis (IE) is an inflammatory disease usually caused by bacteria entering
the bloodstream and settling in the heart lining valves or blood vessels. Despite modern …

The coagulation system does not only offer protection against bleeding, but also aids in our
defense against invading microorganisms. The hemostatic system and innate immunity are …

Staphylococci sp. are the most commonly associated pathogens in infective endocarditis,
especially within high-income nations. This along with the increasing burden of healthcare …

Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is a commensal bacterium that causes various infections
in surgical sites, the urinary tract, and blood. The bacterium is becoming a significant …

Introduction Infectious endocarditis (IE) is a potentially deadly disease without therapy and
can cause a wide number of findings and symptoms, often resembling a flu-like illness …

Infective endocarditis (IE) carries a high risk of vascular complications (eg, cerebral
embolism, intracerebral hemorrhage, and renal infarction), which are correlated with …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the serum levels and diagnostic value of cytokines and acute
phase proteins in patients with infective endocarditis (IE). PATIENTS AND METHODS …

Transient high-grade bacteremia following invasive procedures carries a risk of infective
endocarditis (IE). This is supported by experimental endocarditis. On the other hand, case …

Infective endocarditis remains an illness that carries a significant burden to healthcare
resources. In recent times, there has been a shift from Streptococcus sp. to Staphylococcus …

Background Infective endocarditis is a microbial infection of the endocardial surface of the
heart. Antibiotics are the cornerstone of treatment, but due to the differences in presentation …