Gut bug to heart threat: scientists investigate hidden path to deadly infection
NCT ID NCT07313865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why a common gut bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, sometimes travels to the heart and causes a serious infection called infective endocarditis. Researchers will analyze the gut bacteria of 90 adults with this bloodstream infection to see if an imbalance in the gut allows the bacteria to escape and infect heart valves. The goal is to find better ways to prevent this dangerous infection and its frequent relapses.
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
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