Back to Search Start Over

Unique features of infective endocarditis in childhood

Authors :
Ferrieri, Patricia
Gewitz, Michael H.
Gerber, Michael A.
Newburger, Jane W.
Dajani, Adnan S.
Shulman, Stanford T.
Wilson, Walter
Bolger, Ann F.
Bayer, Arnold
Levison, Matthew E.
Pallasch, Thomas J.
Gage, Tommy W.
Taubert, Kathryn A.
Source :
Pediatrics. May 2002, Vol. 109 Issue 5, p931, 13 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although it is relatively rare in children, its incidence may be increasing. (1) This paper focuses on the features [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00314005
Volume :
109
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.86168779