streptococcal endocarditis
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Streptococcal Endocarditis

Streptococcal endocarditis is a severe form of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly the viridans group streptococci (VGS). This condition involves the infection…
prosthetic heart valve endocarditis
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Prosthetic Heart Valve Endocarditis

Prosthetic heart valve endocarditis (PVE) remains a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Despite advancements in valve technology and antibiotic prophylaxis,…
pneumococcus endocarditis
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Pneumococcus Endocarditis

Pneumococcus endocarditis, a rare yet life-threatening form of infective endocarditis, is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Despite the organism's well-known role in pneumonia and meningitis, its…
pasteurella multocida endocarditis
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Pasteurella multocida Endocarditis

Pasteurella multocida endocarditis represents a rare but increasingly recognized form of zoonotic infective endocarditis. This Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic coccobacillus is commonly found in the oropharyngeal…
bacterial endocarditis
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Bacterial endocarditis

What is Bacterial Endocarditis? Bacterial endocarditis, also known as infective endocarditis, is a life-threatening infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers…
bacterial endocarditis
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Bacterial Endocarditis

Bacterial endocarditis, also known as infective endocarditis (IE), is a severe infection that affects the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) and heart valves. It…