Abstract:Infective endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium that affects the heart valves. It is usually caused by bacteremia secondary to distant infections such as urinary tract infections, surgical procedures, or other sources of pathogenic entry into the blood. It often affects damaged native valves, as well as prosthetic valves, and is primarily caused by Gram-positive bacteria, such as
Staphylococcus aureus
. Infective endocarditis secondary to
Escherichia coli
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