Table 1.
Demographic variables and risk factors for brucella endacarditis patients (1966–2011)
| Indicators/variables | Percentages | Mean (Range) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (n=294) | - | 41.0 (5–77) |
| Sex (n=295) | ||
| Male | 75.3 | - |
| Female | 24.7 | - |
| Country (n=308) | ||
| Turkey | 41.9 | - |
| Iran | 10.1 | - |
| Spain | 8.8 | - |
| Saudi Arabia | 8.1 | - |
| Italy | 6.5 | - |
| Greece | 3.9 | - |
| France | 3.6 | - |
| Other | 17.2 | - |
| Predisposing cardiac condition (n=233) | ||
| No underlying condition | 32.6 | - |
| Prosthetic valve | 21.0 | - |
| Rheumatic heart disease | 15.5 | - |
| Bicuspid aortic valve | 7.3 | - |
| Aortic stenosis | 6.4 | - |
| Aortic regurgitation | 5.6 | - |
| Mitral Stenosis | 3.4 | - |
| Other cardiac defects | 7.3 | - |
| Risk Factor (n=151) | ||
| Unpasteurized dairy consumption only | 51.0 | - |
| Animal contact only | 29.8 | - |
| Unpasteurized dairy and animal contact | 13.2 | - |
| None reported | 6.0 | - |