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See Latest ArticlesBacterial endocarditis and body art: Suggestions for an active prevention
International Journal of Cardiology, 07/15/09
Kluger N et al. - Publications reporting cases of bacterial endocarditis after piercing and tattooing are increasing. These cases are probably overestimated by the publications, whereas millions of people are tattooed and pierced around the world and congenital heart diseases concern approximately 1% of the general population. However, this rare, but severe complication, deserve an active prevention not only directed towards patients and cardiologists but also towards the overall population and the professionals.
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