Infective Endocarditis in Swedish Children

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Abstract
66 cases of infective endocarditis (IK) during 1971‐1980 were studied. The infection was in most cases located to the mitral or aortic valve. Major complications were found in 43 children. In 17 children there was a long history of infection for which medical consultation had previously been sought prior to correct diagnosis. Antibiotics were administered to 60 children, in 58 intravenously while 2 received oral therapy only. Acute surgical intervention was necessary in six children and three of these children died. In all, 15 (23%) children died as a consequence of the infection.