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Endocarditis Flashcards

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What is the definition of infective endocarditis (IE)?

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An infection of the endocardial surface of the heart, which may include one or more heart valves, the mural endocardium or a septal defect

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What is the main pathogen associated with IE?

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Staph aureus

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How does staph aureus enter the bloodstream in IE?

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Usually through intravascular lines or IVDU

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