[Did pneumococcal endocarditis come back?].

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  • Author(s): Lindberg JA;Lindberg JA; Prag J
  • Source:
    Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 1998 Jun 29; Vol. 160 (27), pp. 4047-9.
  • Publication Type:
    English Abstract; Journal Article; Review
  • Language:
    Danish
  • Additional Information
    • Transliterated Title:
      Er pneumokokendocarditis vendt tilbage?
    • Source:
      Publisher: Den Alm Danske Laegerforening Country of Publication: Denmark NLM ID: 0141730 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0041-5782 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00415782 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ugeskr Laeger Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Copenhagen : Den Alm Danske Laegerforening
    • Subject Terms:
      Endocarditis, Bacterial*/diagnosis ; Endocarditis, Bacterial*/drug therapy ; Endocarditis, Bacterial*/epidemiology ; Pneumococcal Infections*/diagnosis ; Pneumococcal Infections*/drug therapy ; Pneumococcal Infections*/epidemiology; Humans ; Incidence ; Prognosis ; Scandinavian and Nordic Countries/epidemiology
    • Abstract:
      Endocarditis caused by pneumococci represents 1-5% of all cases of endocarditis according to publications from different western countries. Necropsy studies show frequencies of up to 14% of all cases of endocarditis. It usually occurs as a complication to a pneumococcal pneumonia but other foci might be seen. Concomitant meningitis is seen in 20-85% of patients suffering from pneumococcal endocarditis. By knowing this disease entity there is a good possibility for treatment with antibiotics and valve replacement, but if overlooked the mortality is high. The frequency of pneumococcal endocarditis might be underestimated. Careful stethoscopic examination for heart murmurs should be a part of the clinical examination in case of invasive pneumococcal disease, especially with concomitant meningitis. Since bacteriaemia due to pneumococci is diagnosed with increasing frequency in many Northern European countries, special attention should be paid to pneumococcal endocarditis. The literature is reviewed with reference to pathology, pathogenesis, frequency, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
    • Number of References:
      38
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19980711 Date Completed: 19980728 Latest Revision: 20141120
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      9659832