Clinical features of patients with septic arthritis and echocardiographic findings of infective endocarditis
ConclusionsIE is uncommon among patients with SA. Echocardiography may be overutilized and may be more useful among patients presenting with sepsis, shock, or positive blood cultures, especially when MSSA is isolated.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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