Escherichia coli endocarditis of native aortic valve and mitral valve

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Title:	Escherichia coli endocarditis of native aortic valve and mitral valve
Authors:	Chen, Chien-An Lin, Zhe-Zhong Yu, Wen-Liang Wu, Wen-Shiann
Contributors:	藥學系
Date:	2015-09
Issue Date:	2016-04-19 19:03:51 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Elsevier Taiwan
Abstract:	Infective endocarditis (IE) is a lethal disease; Gram-negative organisms are rare causes of IE.1,2 The most common pathogen is Escherichia coli.1 E. coli endocarditis occurs most frequently in immunocompromised elderly women, especially those with diabetes mellitus. Urinary tract infection is the most common initial event. Approximately 0.51% of IE cases are caused by E. coli, with a mortality rate of 21%.2
Relation:	Journal of The Formosan Medical Association, v.114 n.9, pp.893-894
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Pharmacy] Periodical Articles

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