Bacterial endocarditis following repeated tattooing

Authors
Satchithananda, DK Walsh, J Schofield, PM
Citation
Dk. Satchithananda et al., Bacterial endocarditis following repeated tattooing, HEART, 85(1), 2001, pp. 11-12
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
HEART
ISSN journal
13556037 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
11 - 12
Database
ISI
SICI code
1355-6037(200101)85:1<11:BEFRT>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Body decoration in the form of tattooing is becoming increasingly popular, especially among younger age groups. Although serious infections following tattooing are rare they are well documented. The first reported case of end ocarditis caused by repeated tattooing in an individual with known valvar h eart disease is presented.