What are the diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis in children?

The diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis in children are positive blood culture, presence of vascular signs, and confirmed by pathological examination.

1. Positive blood

culture is performed twice, and the same common microorganisms of infective endocarditis are found.

2. Vascular signs

include important arterial embolism, splenomegaly, hematuria under microscope, infectious aneurysm, ecchymosis, etc.

3. Pathological examination confirms that

microorganisms are found under microscope, and after pathological examination, it is confirmed as active endocarditis. It is recommended to actively select drug treatment or surgical treatment according to the child's condition after diagnosis.