Trends, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in children during 2000-2010 in the United States

Abstract

The incidence of IE in children has remained unchanged in the United States during the 11-year study period. Among culture-positive patients there was a significant decrease in Staphylococcal IE and a significant increase of Streptococcal IE. Staphylococcal IE was associated with increased LOS and highest mortality.