Infective Endocarditis After Body Art: A Review of the Literature and Concerns

Armstrong, Myrna L.; DeBoer, Scott; Cetta, Frank

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.02.008

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“…In adolescents with CHD, lifestyle habits such as piercing, tattooing, nail biting, but also animal bites, skin disorders such as acne, or intravenous drug abuse are potential sources of bacteremia [7,113]. IE by itself predisposes in 2.7% for a second IE episode at the same location [9].…”

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Infective endocarditis in congenital heart disease

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“…Há que se ressaltar que diversos estudos foram realizados acerca do uso de tatuagens e atitudes frente a essas (por exemplo, Armstrong et al, 2008;Lick et al, 2005;Satchithananda et al, 2001;Shebani et al, 2007). Contudo, predominam na área pesquisas exploratórias e descritivas, sem garantir um aporte teórico consistente (Atkinson, 2002).…”

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“…Entretanto, constata-se que, em termos numéricos, a prevalência dos estudos tem sido notória no âmbito da saúde, em áreas como enfermagem e medicina (Armstrong, 1991;Armstrong, DeBoer, & Cetta, 2008;Armstrong & Murphy, 1997;Lick, Edoize, Woodside, & Conti, 2005;Satchithananda, Walsh, & Schofield, 2001;Shebani, Miles, Simmons, & De Giovanni, 2007). Nesse contexto, têm sido tratados, principalmente, temas relacionados com cuidados mé-dicos (prevenção e complicações, por exemplo).…”

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“…Em publicação recente, Armstrong et al (2008) relatam a relação entre o uso de tatuagens e piercing com a presença de sérias cardiopatias congênitas, na maioria das vezes mortais. O uso de tatuagem e/ou piercings é pensado como a (possível) causa principal de complicações para essa doença, que se trata de uma infecção cardíaca, chamada de endocardite infecciosa, em que o primeiro caso, comprovadamente relacionado com o ato de tatuar-se, foi apenas recentemente relatado (Satchithananda et al, 2001).…”

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Correlatos valorativos de atitudes frente à tatuagem

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RESUMOEste estudo objetivou conhecer em que medida os valores explicam as atitudes frente à tatuagem e estas, por sua vez, predizem a intenção de tatuar-se. Participaram 263 estudantes universitários de João Pessoa, com idade média de 20,7 anos, a maioria homem (54,7%) e solteira (91%). Estes responderam a Escala de Atitudes frente à Tatuagem, o Questionário dos Valores Básicos e perguntas demográficas (idade, sexo, religiosidade). Os resultados indicaram atitudes dos participantes mais negativas frente à tatuagem, sobretudo aqueles de ciências exatas e naturais. Comprovou-se a adequação de um modelo triádico, onde os valores predisseram as atitudes frente à tatuagem e, estas, a intenção de tatuar-se. Especificamente, a subfunção normativa promoveu atitudes negativas frente à tatuagem, enquanto a subfunção experimentação favoreceu aquelas mais positivas. Conclui-se que as atitudes frente à tatuagem têm base valorativa, explicando a intenção de tatuar-se. Sugeriram-se pesquisas futuras que contribuam para explicar as atitudes frente à tatuagem.Palavras-chave: valores; atitudes; tatuagem; modificação corporal. ABSTRACTThis study investigated the extent to which values explain the attitudes towards tattoos and these, in turn, predict the intention of tattooing. Participants were 263 undergraduate students from João Pessoa (Brazil), with mean age of 20.7 years, mostly men (54.7%) and unmarried (91%). They answered the Attitudes toward Tattoo Scale, the Basic Values Survey and demographic questions (age, gender, and religiosity). Results indicated that the participants' attitudes toward tattooing were predominantly negatives, especially among students of natural and exact sciences. The adequacy of a triadic model was proved, where human values predicted attitudes toward tattooing and these, the intention of getting tattooed. Specifically, the value subfunction normative promoted negative attitudes toward tattooing, while the subfunction excitement favored more positive attitudes. In conclusion, attitudes toward tattooing have a value basis, accounting for people intention of getting tattooed. Future research is suggested to contribute on the explanation of attitudes toward tattooing.

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“…Biofilms on oral piercing may serve as a bacterial reservoir and lead to systemic bacteraemia and even septic complications. Several case reports have been published on lifethreatening systemic infections after oral piercing: Infective endocarditis [3], breast abscess [6], epidural abscess [10], chorioamnionitis [21], herpes simplex virus hepatitis [25], hepatitis C virus infection [15], toxic shock syndrome due to Staphylococcus aureus infection [4], and cerebellar brain abscess [26] are rare, but dangerous complications. Additionally, biofilms on oral piercings might serve as reservoirs for bacteria associated with periodontitis, due to the anaerobic condition in the piercing channel.…”

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Biofilm formation on oral piercings

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Purpose: Biofilms on oral piercings might serve as a bacterial reservoir in the host and lead to bacteraemia and even septic complications. The use of piercing materials less susceptible to biofilm accumulation could contribute to alleviation of problems. The present study aimed to assess biofilm formation on four commercially available, surface characterized piercing materials in vitro (polytetrafluoroethylene, titanium, stainless steel, and polypropylene).Material and methods: Autoclave-sterilized piercings were surface characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, and atomic force microscopy. Biofilms were grown for 1, 4, or 20 h on the piercing surfaces by immersion in pooled human whole saliva. Colony forming units (CFUs) were determined. For fluorescence microscopy, samples were stained with DAPI.Results: All four piercing materials included showed significant amounts of biofilm after 20 h of incubation. Biofilm formation was significantly lowest on polytetrafluoroethylene piercings (p < 0.001), and was mainly determined by wettability -which was significantly lowest for polytetrafluoroethylene (p < 0.001) -and the prevalence of carbon-and oxygen-rich components. Surface roughness measurements showed no statistically significant differences, but standard deviations were rather high. High standard deviations are caused by substantial pits and elevations and are due to poor machining quality in the manufacture of the piercings.Conclusion: Biofilm formation on oral piercings was mainly determined by surface free energy and the prevalence of carbon-and oxygen-rich components, and was significantly lowest on polytetrafluoroethylene piercings. The findings indicate that oral piercings might serve as a reservoir of potentially pathogenic bacterial species.

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Infective Endocarditis After Body Art: A Review of the Literature and Concerns

Cited by 47 publications

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Infective endocarditis in congenital heart disease

Infective endocarditis in congenital heart disease

Correlatos valorativos de atitudes frente à tatuagem

Biofilm formation on oral piercings

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