Endocarditis

Category: Infectious Disease / Cardiovascular Infections

Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium) or heart valves, typically caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and attaching to damaged heart tissue.

Global Prevalence

Estimated incidence of 3-10 cases per 100,000 people per year, with increasing rates in developed countries (Source: Circulation, 2018).

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