Evaluation of empirical treatment for blood culture-negative endocarditis
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw362
Abstract: Objectives Much progress has been made in understanding the main causes of blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE). Few studies concerning BCNE treatment (due to previous antibiotics used or fastidious pathogens) are available. We performed this study… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; culture negative; empirical treatment; negative endocarditis ... See more keywords
Blood Culture Negative Endocarditis: A Review of Laboratory Diagnostic Approaches
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s393329
Abstract: Abstract Infective endocarditis is a potentially fatal condition, and identifying the pathogen is crucial to optimizing antibiotic treatment. While a blood culture takes time and may yield negative results, it remains the gold standard for… read more here.
Keywords: culture; culture negative; blood culture; negative endocarditis ... See more keywords
Culture-negative endocarditis caused by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: a report of two cases.
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DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0313
Abstract: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, an aerobic, non-fermenting, Gram-negative bacterium, is an emerging nosocomial pathogen. It is considered to be a low-grade pathogen, and infections due to S. maltophilia are uncommon. However, in the recent past, S. maltophilia… read more here.
Keywords: report two; stenotrophomonas maltophilia; culture negative; negative endocarditis ... See more keywords
A retrospective analysis of blood culture-negative endocarditis at a tertiary care centre in Switzerland.
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DOI: 10.57187/smw.2022.40016
Abstract: AIMS OF THE STUDY Numerous studies from different countries have contributed to an improved understanding of blood culture-negative infective endocarditis. However, little is known about its epidemiology and microbiology in Switzerland. We aimed to assess… read more here.
Keywords: culture; culture negative; blood culture; negative endocarditis ... See more keywords