Virulence of beta-hemolytic streptococci in infective endocarditis.

Yvon RuchYves HansmannPhilippe RiegelNicolas LefebvreJean-Philippe MazzucotelliNawal DouiriAurélie MartinXavier Argemi

Published in: Infection (2019)

This study confirmed that BHS IE has a more severe prognosis than ANHS IE. The virulence of BHS may be similar to that of staphylococci, justifying increased monitoring of these patients and more 'aggressive' treatments such as early surgery.

Keyphrases

antimicrobial resistance
escherichia coli
pseudomonas aeruginosa
end stage renal disease
staphylococcus aureus
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
biofilm formation
minimally invasive
prognostic factors
early onset
patient reported outcomes
coronary artery disease
cystic fibrosis