Epidemiology of infective endocarditis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Jean Jacques Noubiap, MD (Author), Jan René Nkeck, MD (Author), Beckly Shu Kwondom, MD (Author), Ulrich Flore Nyaga, MD (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Elsevier, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: Background: The epidemiology of infective endocarditis in Africa is inadequately characterised. We therefore aimed to comprehensively summarise the available data for the incidence, risk factors, clinical pattern, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in Africa. Methods: We d...