Endocarditis (Infective)

Category: Cardiovascular / Infectious Disease

Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) and heart valves, typically caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and attaching to damaged heart tissue.

Global Prevalence

Incidence estimated at 3-10 cases per 100,000 person-years globally. (Source: European Heart Journal, 2015)

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