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Giordano Salvatore

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Infective endocarditis: review of 36 cases

2009

In a retrospective study of cases of infective endocarditis (IE) observed in adult patients, the data of patients hospitalized for definite IE in the Cardiosurgery Unit of ARNAS-Civico in Palermo (Italy) from March 2003 to September 2006 were analysed. All cases were classified according to the modified Duke criteria. In all, 36 immunocompetent patients with "definite" IE were included (20 males and 16 females with a median age of 54 years). The aortic valve (23/36, 64%) was the most commonly involved, followed by the mitral (19/36, 52.7%) and tricuspid valve (4/36, 11%). In 10 patients (27.7%), a double localization was observed. Blood culture yielded a positive result in 15 cases. Staphyl…

AdultMaleInfective endocarditis Staphylococcus aureus Enterococcus faecalis adult risk factorsEndocarditisSettore MED/17 - Malattie InfettiveCandidiasisHeart Valve DiseasesBacteremiaEndocarditis BacterialMiddle AgedCombined Modality TherapyAnti-Bacterial AgentsPostoperative ComplicationsItalyRisk FactorsHumansFemaleImmunocompetenceRetrospective Studies
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Neonatal osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis

2013

Acute osteomyelitis is a relatively rare disorder in the neonatal period, with considerable morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for a successful outcome. In this report we present a case of acute osteomyelitis of the talus due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, observed in a 30-day-old infant.

Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E SpecialisticaInfant NewbornStaphylococcus epidermidisneonatal osteomyelitisHumansFemaleMethicillin ResistanceOsteomyelitisStaphylococcal InfectionsTalus
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