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Endocarditis, Bacterial  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Inflammation of the ENDOCARDIUM caused by BACTERIA that entered the bloodstream. The strains of bacteria vary with predisposing factors, such as CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS; HEART VALVE DISEASES; HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION; or intravenous drug use.

Entry terms

  • Bacterial Endocarditides
  • Bacterial Endocarditis
  • Endocarditides, Bacterial

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W21B7QDB-H

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