Objectives Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash, used by dental
practitioners and the public, due to its antimicrobial effects. The aim of this article was to …

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 …

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease, sometimes with
longstanding sequels among surviving patients. The population at high risk of IE is …

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

Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of invasive human infections such as
bacteraemia and infective endocarditis. These infections frequently relapse or become …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading cause of death in United States.
While tremendous progress has been made for treating CVDs over the year, the high …

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 …

Antibiotics inhibit essential bacterial processes, resulting in arrest of growth and, in some
cases, cell death. Many antibiotics are also reported to trigger endogenous production of …

The management of infective endocarditis is complex and inherently requires
multidisciplinary cooperation. About half of all patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis …

Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious disease with complex pathology and
significant mortality. Little information is known regarding clinical and microbiological …