Immunosuppressant Use in Infective Endocarditis-Associated Glomerulonephritis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with infective endocarditis can develop various renal diseases, including infective endocarditis-associated glomerulonephritis. Antibiotics are essential for eradicating the infection. However, the prognosis for renal function remains poor. This systematic review examines the role of immunosuppressants in managing infective endocarditis-associated glomerulonephritis (GN).

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed across four databases: PubMed, Scopus, MedLine, and Web of Science up to April 2024. We included studies that investigated patients with any type of GN due to infective endocarditis (IE) who were treated with immunosuppressants. Data extraction was conducted using a standardized sheet, and study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Ins

SUBMITTER: Sayad R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307529 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature