Infective endocardite: Prophylactic approach

Authors

  • Mayara Angélica Cobuci da Silva
  • Guilherme Costa de Sousa
  • Larah Luzia Costa Corrêa de Almeida
  • Denise da Costa Boamorte Cortela
  • Thaianne Cavalcante Sérvio
  • Leila Valderes Souza Gattas

Keywords:

Cardiovascular Infections, Cardiopathy, Antibiotic prophylaxis

Abstract

Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a complication of high morbidity and mortality and potentially avoidable in patients with valvular heart disease. Almost any agent can cause IE, although the most frequent are gram-positive bacteria, mainly Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevenIVmulti2023-100

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Published

2023-12-11

How to Cite

Silva, M. A. C. da, Sousa, G. C. de, Almeida, L. L. C. C. de, Cortela, D. da C. B., Sérvio, T. C., & Gattas, L. V. S. (2023). Infective endocardite: Prophylactic approach. Caderno De ANAIS HOME. Retrieved from https://homepublishing.com.br/index.php/cadernodeanais/article/view/1172

Issue

IV SEVEN INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONGRESS

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