Infective Endocarditis: A Focus on Oral Microbiota

Infective Endocarditis: A Focus on Oral Microbiota

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an inflammatory disease usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and settling in the heart lining valves or blood vessels. Despite modern antimicrobial and surgical treatments, IE continues to cause substantial morbidity and mortality. Thus, primary preventi...

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Main Authors: Carmela Del Giudice, Emanuele Vaia, Daniela Liccardo, Federica Marzano, Alessandra Valletta, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Nicola Ferrara, Carlo Rengo, Alessandro Cannavo, Giuseppe Rengo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
oral dysbiosis
endocarditis
periodontitis
bacteremia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1218

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