Table 1. Comparison of baseline demographics and characteristics of pediatric infective endocarditis case-patients by causative pathogen, Israel, 1994–2019*.
| Characteristic | Kingella, n = 19 (32%) | Non-Kingella, n = 41 (68%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mo, mean (SD) |
16 (+ 10.29) |
91.4 (+ 74.11) |
<0.001 |
| Sex | |||
| F | 6 (32) | 25 (61) | 0.065 |
| M |
13 (68) |
16 (39) |
|
| Congenital heart disease | 10 (52) | 32 (78.0) | 0.09 |
| Known heart murmur | 7 (37) | 29 (71) | 0.027 |
| Recent dental procedure† | 0 (0) | 6 (15) | 0.195 |
| Long-term CVL | 0 (0) | 5 (12) | 0.277 |
| Recent catheterization† | 4 (21) | 6 (15) | 0.804 |
| Time from catheterization to infection, wk | 14.50 (10–23)‡ | 6.00 (2.9–14)‡ | 0.24 |
| Community-acquired infection | 19 (100) | 33 (80) | 0.097 |
*Values are no. (%) except as indicated. CVL, central venous line. †Recent catheterization or dental procedures defined as <6 mo before diagnosis of infective endocarditis. ‡Median (interquartile range).