Publications by authors named "Housam Alhariri"
Pacemaker infection at generator site by : A case report and review of the literature.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
February 2024
We herein report an unusual case of pacemaker infection at generator site in a 62-year old female with no pertinent past medical history. Pacemaker-related infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria are rare but can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. is rarely reported in pacemaker infections and is challenging to treat due to resistance to many antimicrobial agents.
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- The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) in the U.S. rose from 10.2 to 14.4 cases per 100,000 population from 1990 to 2019, with men experiencing a greater increase than women.
- The rise was particularly notable among those aged 55 and older, while the incidence among young individuals aged 5 to 19 decreased by 36.6% over the same period.
- Regional differences were significant, with Utah seeing the highest increase (66.2%) in ASIR, while California had the smallest rise (30.2%), and overall mortality from IE increased by 126% in the U.S. compared to a global increase of 19.6%.