Reza Ghotaslou1, Behnaz Salahi Eshlaghi2, Fatemeh Yeganeh1, Alireza Yaghoubi3. 1. Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 2. Razi Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 3. Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze a PCR based approach for detection of infective endocarditis in Azerbaijan. METHODS: Ten aortic valves, 8 mitral valves and 2 tricuspid valves, were analyzed for the presence of bacterial infective endocarditis using Gram staining, culture and PCR methods. RESULTS: Of the 20 valves, 5 and 4 cases were positive by Gram staining and culture assay, respectively. Bacterial DNA was positive in 12 of the 20 valves (60%) by broad-spectrum PCR. Direct sequencing for species identification was possible in 10 cases. CONCLUSION: PCR and direct molecular identification of the etiological agents responsible for infective endocarditis may enable specific treatment to begin at an earlier phase of the disease.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze a PCR based approach for detection of infective endocarditis in Azerbaijan. METHODS: Ten aortic valves, 8 mitral valves and 2 tricuspid valves, were analyzed for the presence of bacterial infective endocarditis using Gram staining, culture and PCR methods. RESULTS: Of the 20 valves, 5 and 4 cases were positive by Gram staining and culture assay, respectively. Bacterial DNA was positive in 12 of the 20 valves (60%) by broad-spectrum PCR. Direct sequencing for species identification was possible in 10 cases. CONCLUSION: PCR and direct molecular identification of the etiological agents responsible for infective endocarditis may enable specific treatment to begin at an earlier phase of the disease.
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