AI Article Synopsis

  • Infective endocarditis is a bad infection that affects the heart's inner lining and valves.
  • It can be really dangerous and has a high chance of causing death.
  • This infection usually happens to people who have heart problems and come into contact with bacteria from injuries or risky activities.

Article Abstract

Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the endocardium, especially the heart valves, which is associated with a high mortality rate. It generally occurs in patients with altered and abnormal cardiac architecture combined with exposure to bacteria from trauma and other potentially high-risk activities with transient bacteremia.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/folmed.65.e99682DOI Listing

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