Factors associated with persistent bacteraemia among patients with suspected infective endocarditis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To ascertain the predictors of persistent bacteraemia among patients with suspected infective endocarditis (IE) and those with IE.

Methods

Retrospective study.

Setting

This study conducted at a Swiss university hospital (2015-2023) included adult patients with bacteraemia and suspected IE. Persistent bacteraemia was defined as continued positive blood cultures with the same microorganism for at least 48 h from antibiotic treatment initiation. Endocarditis Team classified cases as IE or not IE.

Results

Among 2312 episodes of suspected IE, S. aureus was the most common pathogen (1045 episodes; 45%). IE (644; 28%) was the most prevalent infection type. Persistent bacteraemia was observed in 480 (21%) episodes and was independently associated with S. aureus

SUBMITTER: Teixeira-Antunes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460498 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature