Blood culture-negative endocarditis presenting as altered mental status.

Blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE) is difficult to diagnose because one of the major criteria to raise suspicion for endocarditis, a positive blood culture, is absent. BCNE accounts for 2.5% to 31% of all cases of endocarditis.

5 Tips for Residents New to Teaching Medical Students.

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