A microbial infection of the endocardial surface of heart. Common sites: heart valves, but may occur at septal defect on chordae tendinae or in the mural endocardium Males> females May occur at any age, more commonly in elderly Mortality: 20-30% Causative Agents A. Bacteria Viridian group of streptococci (Streptococcus mitis, S. Sanguis)– common in URTContinue reading “INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS: Introduction, Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis & Management”
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