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World J Cardiol. Oct 26, 2022; 14(10): 546-556
Published online Oct 26, 2022. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v14.i10.546
Published online Oct 26, 2022. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v14.i10.546
Table 1 Compares the characteristics of infective endocarditis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae in this systematic review with the review by Darras-Joly et al[58]
| Characteristics | Present review, n (%) | Previous review, n (%) | |
| Mean duration from sx to dx | 18.9 (3-49) d | 28.2 (5-80) d | |
| Demographics | Age, yr (range) | 39 (18-69) | 43.9 (21-79) |
| Male-to-female ratio | Approximately 1:1 | Approximately 2:1 | |
| Predisposing risk factors | History of IE | 4 (10) | 1 (3.8) |
| Valve disorder and/or replacement | 10 (25) | 18 (69.2) | |
| IVDU | 8 (20) | 1 (2.4) | |
| Poor dentition | 4 (10) | NR | |
| Cardiac devices | 5 (13) | 4 (15.4) | |
| History of recent GI/GU procedure | 2 (5) | NR | |
| Immunocompromised | 3 (8) | 3 (7.1) | |
| Symptoms and signs | Fever | 36 (90) | 40 (95.2) |
| Fatigue | 24 (60) | NR | |
| Vegetations | 24 (60) | 19 (73.1) | |
| Abscesses | 7 (17.5) | 2 (7.7) | |
| Embolic events | 29 (73) | 15 (35.7) | |
| CNS | 20 (50) | 9 (21.4) | |
| Lungs | 4 (10) | 2 (4.8) | |
| Spleen | 3 (7.5) | 2 (4.8) | |
| Kidney | 2 (5) | 1 (2.4) | |
| Valves affected | Mitral | 29 (73) | 19 (73) |
| Aorta | 8 (20) | 8 (30.7) | |
| Tricuspid | 7 (17.5) | 1 (3.8) | |
| Pulmonic | 1 (2.5) | 0 (0) | |
| Multiple valves | 6 (15) | 3 (11.5) | |
| Outcomes | Recovery with antibiotics and/or surgery | 35 (88) | NR |
| CHF | 3 (8) | 13 (30.9) | |
| Death | 2 (5) | 2 (4.8) |
- Citation: Olagunju A, Martinez J, Kenny D, Gideon P, Mookadam F, Unzek S. Virulent endocarditis due to Haemophilus parainfluenzae: A systematic review of the literature. World J Cardiol 2022; 14(10): 546-556
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v14/i10/546.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v14.i10.546