Coagulase-negative staphylococci causing endocarditis after cardiac surgery.
The laboratory findings in seven cases of endocarditis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci are presented. The usefulness of biochemical characterization of the strains in diagnosis and the selection of antibiotics for prophylaxis and treatment are discussed.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D003030:Coagulase; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003030:Coagulase