Incidence of, risk factors for, clinical presentation, and 1-year outcomes of infective endocarditis in an urban HIV cohort

A study was conducted to evaluate the incidence of, risk factors for, clinical presentation, and 1-year outcomes of infective endocarditis (IE) in HIV-infected patients. There is a significant morbidity and 1-year mortality in HIV-infected patients with IE, indicating the need for more aggressive follow-up, especially in those over 40 years of age.