Candida prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare entity; however, its incidence is expected
to increase given the recent increase in incidence of nosocomial bloodstream candida …

A recent increase in the frequency of endocarditis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa chiefly
among parenteral drug abusers in Cleveland highlighted the lack of established guidelines …

Objective: To determine the incidence of endocarditis in bacteremic patients with prosthetic
heart valves and the risk factors for and the effect of duration of antibiotic therapy on …

Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone may be associated with a purulent collection under the
periosteum, causing swelling and edema over the forehead, a condition known as Pott's puffy …

The objective of our study was to assess the long-term outcome of patients with prosthetic
valve endocarditis. We used a multicenter, prospective, observational study design. Six …

… Two patients received less than lg of amphotericin B because of worsening renal function,
and 1 subsequently relapsed. The other patient, who had a solitary kidney, received fluconazole …

We compared the clinical course of 68 patients with infective endocarditis and mycotic
aneurysm and 147 patients with infective endocarditis but no mycotic aneurysm. Among the …

Although rare, pyogenic liver abscesses are potentially fatal. We evaluated the predictive
value of Gram stain of liver abscess aspirates and temporally associated blood cultures. Gram …

Background. Infections following solid-organ transplants are a major cause of morbidity and
mortality. Few studies have reported the complications of hepatic abscesses. Methods. This …

BACKGROUND.: Infection in implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients is
common and has serious implications regarding permanent use of the LVAD. METHODS.: Thirty…