Table 3.
Case Reports of IE in PDA Patients 2002–2008
| Authors | Patient Age (years) | Symptoms | PDA Size, mm (if known) | Organism(s) | Preoperative Antibiotics | PDA Surgically Closed | Alive at Follow-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayakeerthi and Kanungo 200245 | 30 | Fever, Breathlessness, Palpitations | Large | Staphylococcus aureus, Abiotrophia* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kouris et al. 200346 | 40 | Fever, palpitations, fatigue, weight loss | NR | Streptococcus sanguis II | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bilge et al. 200447 | 11 | Fever, sweating, weight loss | NR | S. viridans | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Choi et al. 200848 | 49 | Fever, fatigue, weight loss | Large (9 mm) |
NR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Satoh and Nishida 200849 | 92 | Fatigue, exertional dyspnea | Moderate (5 mm) |
NR | NR, NA | No | No |
*
Culture-negative on standard culture media; fastidious culture media required for bacteria identification.
PDA, patent ductus arteriosus; IE, infective endocarditis; NR, not reported; NA, not applicable