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Aspirin Treatment for Neonatal Infectious Endocarditis

Authors: A. Adler, I. Litmanovitz, S. Bauer, T. Dolfin

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 5/2004

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We describe a term female neonate with Serratia marcescens endocarditis. Despite adequate antibiotic therapy for 8 days, the bacteremia persisted and there was an increase in vegetation size. Treatment with aspirin was initiated, with resolution of the bacteremia and a gradual decrease in vegetation size. We conclude that in neonatal endocarditis, aspirin may be beneficial additional treatment.

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Title: Aspirin Treatment for Neonatal Infectious Endocarditis
Authors: A. Adler
I. Litmanovitz
S. Bauer
T. Dolfin
Publication date: 01-09-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 5/2004
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-003-0604-2

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