کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3398511 | 1222291 | 2008 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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ABSTRACTBecause the microbiology and patient population of infective endocarditis (IE) have evolved, the traditional definition of nosocomial IE may require revision. The question of whether this definition should be extended to 6 months after discharge was explored, and a high rate of episodes with nosocomial pathogens (coagulase-negative staphylococci) and a low rate of episodes with community pathogens (streptococci) in the extended nosocomial group were found. Therefore, modification of the traditional definition is proposed, distinguishing between early (as traditionally described) and late nosocomial IE (IE in association with a significant invasive procedure performed during a hospitalization between 8 weeks and 6 months before the onset of symptoms).
Journal: Clinical Microbiology and Infection - Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2008, Pages 970–973