Table 1. Possible source of infection in 28 cases of healthcare-associated infective endocarditis.
| NNHCA-IE | NO (%) of cases (n = 20) | Nosocomial IE | NO (%) of cases (n = 8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital admission within the previous 90 days | 13 (65.0%) | Surgery | 6 (75.0%) |
| Cardiac surgery | 5 | Cardiac surgery | 3 |
| Intestinal operation | 3 | Bone surgery | 1 |
| Pancreatic duct incision | 1 | Pneumonectomy | 1 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 1 | Reconstruction of urethral stenosis | 1 |
| Pneumonectomy | 1 | Plasmapheresis | 2 (25.0%) |
| Tonsillectomy | 1 | ||
| Retinal reattachment surgery | 1 | ||
| Chemotherapy | 2 (10.0%) | ||
| Wound care | 4 (20.0%) | ||
| Hemodialysis | 1 (5.0%) |
IE, infective endocarditis; NNHCA, non-nosocomial healthcare-associated.