Open AccessPrognostic Value of Skin Manifestations of Infective Endocarditis
Author(s) -
Amandine Servy,
L. ValeyrieAllanore,
François Alla,
Catherine Lechiche,
Pierre Nazeyrollas,
Christian Chidiac,
Bruno Hoen,
O. Chosidow,
Xavier Duval
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.8727
Subject(s) - medicine , epidemiology , dermatology , purpura (gastropod) , disease , endocarditis , population , observational study , surgery , ecology , environmental health , biology
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare disease with poor prognosis. When IE is suspected, skin examination is mandatory to look for a portal of entry and classic skin lesions to help diagnose and manage the condition.
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