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Group B streptococcus endocarditis associated with multiple pulmonary septic emboli

Clinics 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, Ariel O. Antezana, Jerome Salvani, Deborah Abaitey   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hyperbranched poly‐L‐lysine surface‐engineered bioprosthetic heart valves with anti‐calcification, anti‐infection, and durability

BMEMat, EarlyView.
The challenges of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHV) with respect to calcification, infection, and poor durability are tackled by surface engineering of hyperbranched poly‐L‐lysine (HBPL), providing a translational solution to improve long‐term valve performance.
Pai Peng, Dongchao Qiu, Yongyuan Kang, Qiaoxuan Wang, Xuelong Wang, Boyana Parvanova, Miroslav Karabaliev, Changyou Gao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Idiopathic methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus associated tricuspid valve endocarditis and pneumothorax in a patient without apparent predisposing factor: a case report

Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2022
Pneumothorax following right-sided bacterial endocarditis is an infrequent medical complication usually reported in cases with a history of intravenous drug abuse.
Mohammad Dashtkoohi, Farbod Semnani, Nasser Aghdami, Marjan Sohrabi, Arezoo Salami Khaneshan, Fereshte Ghiasvand, Parnian Adhami Moghadam   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bacteremia in horses undergoing routine dental prophylaxis: Before, during, and after the procedure

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Transient bacteremia after dental procedures is well‐documented in the literature, but the prevalence and clinical significance in horses remains largely unexplored. Objectives To assess whether routine dental prophylaxis in clinically healthy horses is associated with detection of bacteria in blood, using culture and 16S rDNA ...
Allison Dockery, Canaan Whitfield‐Cargile, Vanessa Knopp, Taylor Sinay   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bartonella henselae infective endocarditis with dissemination: A case report and literature review in Southeast Asia

IDCases, 2018
Bartonella is among the most common causes of culture-negative infective endocarditis, with B. henselae being one of the most frequently reported species.
Preudtipong Noopetch, Teerada Ponpinit, Chusana Suankratay   +2 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

Journal 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, Sefa Küçükler, Selim Çomaklı, Hasan Şimşek, Özge Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet Kandemir, Şaban Maraşlı   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aging and periodontitis increase brain dissemination of oral bacteria

Journal 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, Tsute Chen, Nil Yakar, Zeliha Guney, Bruce Paster, Isabel Carreras, Alpaslan Dedeoglu, Alpdogan Kantarci   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nail Disorders in Systemic Conditions

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail findings in children can be indicative of an underlying systemic disease. Many of these findings are seen in multiple entities and are not specific to one disease. The importance of specifically examining for these nail changes cannot be overstated.
Jane Sanders Bellet
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Libman-Sacks endocarditis by combination of warfarin and immunosuppressive therapy

Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2019
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a clinical disorder that creates an increased risk of arterial or venous thrombotic events or pregnancy-associated complications and includes the presence of autoantibodies against negatively charged phospholipids. This
Mehmet Rasih Sonsöz, Rukiye Dilara Tekin, Ahmet Gül, Zehra Buğra, Dursun Atılgan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acute myocardial infarction as the first sign of infective endocarditis: a case report

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Infective endocarditis is a bacterial or fungal infection of the heart valves or endocardial surface, and it frequently forms vegetation and can lead to systemic embolism.
Jian Zhao, Jing Yang, Wei Chen, Xiaomin Yang, Yaoting Liu, Xiaoliang Cong, Zhigang Huang, Na Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source