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First case report of Candida guilliermondii native left-sided valve endocarditis

open access: yesFrontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023
Endocarditis, a life-threatening inflammation of the endocardium, is incited by bacteria, fungi, or other pathogenic microorganisms. Fungal endocarditis closely mirrors bacterial endocarditis in clinical signs and symptoms, leading to potential ...
Zilong Zheng   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

open access: yesPeriodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

RVOT mural and mitral valve endocarditis: A case report

open access: yesIndian Heart Journal, 2015
Mural endocarditis is a very rare condition. This entity involves bacterial growth on cardiac walls. In addition, concomitant valvular endocarditis, along with mural endocarditis, is an extremely rare combination.
Maadh Jawad, Shaun Cardozo
doaj   +1 more source

Hospitalizations for Infective Endocarditis in Children: 15-Year Analysis

open access: yesActa Médica Portuguesa
Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a challenging diagnosis with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive analysis of hospitalizations for infective endocarditis in pediatric population at a tertiary ...
Margarida Dias   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protective Role of Polydatin Against Vancomycin‐Induced Lung Toxicity via Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Apoptosis, and Ferroptosis Pathways

open access: yesJournal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate whether polydatin (Poly) could eliminate the harmful effects of vancomycin (VCM) on the lungs of rats. Rats were administered VCM (200 mg/kg) and Poly (50 mg/kg), both separately and in combination, for a duration of 7 days.
Serpil Aygörmez   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study of infectious endocarditis in Ribeirão Preto, SP - Brazil. Analysis of cases occurring between 1992 and 1997

open access: yesArquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2000
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical aspects causes and evolution of infectious endocarditis. METHODS: The patients analyzed were treated at the University Hospital of the Faculdade de Medicina of Ribeirão Preto-USP and had a ...
Everaldo Ruiz Jr   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transient gingival inflammation is associated with epithelial dysfunction and systemic immune activation beyond clinical improvement

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The oral cavity significantly influences systemic health. Gingivitis, an early reversible stage of periodontal disease, may trigger systemic immune changes by facilitating bacterial translocation. This study examined the immune responses elicited by experimental gingivitis and their systemic immune impact, specifically in relation ...
Omnia Elebyary   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aging and periodontitis increase brain dissemination of oral bacteria

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The microbiome is a dynamic system that changes throughout life. Studies have revealed the relationship between periodontal disease and the oral microbiota; however, the impact of periodontal disease on the expression of senescence markers and on the inflammaging of the oral and systemic microbiome remains unclear.
Ozge Unlu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Infectious endocarditis caused by Nocardia sp.: histological morphology as a guide for the specific diagnosis

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Nocardia is a rare opportunistic agent, which may affect immunocompromised individuals causing lung infections and exceptionally infective endocarditis (IE).
Jussara Bianchi Castelli   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Group B streptococcus endocarditis associated with multiple pulmonary septic emboli

open access: yesClinics and Practice, 2011
Endocarditis is a rare presentation of group B streptococcal infection. Its association with pulmonary septic embolism was only barely studied and limited data is available up to date.
Carlos G. Teran   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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