Laboratory results and responsible microorganisms
| Test | Surgery group (n = 39) | Antibiotic group (n = 10) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm in the first hour) | 57 (32) | 42 (28) | NS |
| WBC (× 103/μl) | 11.6 (4.6) | 8.4 (3.1) | 0.047 |
| CRP (mg/l) | 133 (107) | 47 (35) | 0.02 |
| Early PVE | 4 | 2 | NS |
| Culture positive | 29 | 8 | NS |
| Staphylococcusspp | 16 | 1 | 0.048 |
| S aureus | 4 | 0 | NS |
| Coagulase negative | 12 | 1 | NS |
| Streptococcusspp | 7 | 2 | NS |
| Enterococcusspp | 1 | 4 | 0.005 |
| Other | 5 | 1 | NS |
Values are mean (SD) or n.
CRP, C reactive protein; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; PVE, prosthetic valve endocarditis; WBC, white blood cell count.