Infective endocarditis (IE) is by far the most common cardiovascular infection worldwide. Despite the medical and surgical advances, this condition remains associated with considerable mortality and ...

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Infectious endocarditis (IE) represents a severe medical condition marked by infectious inflammation of the heart's inner tissues, primarily affecting the valves. Despite its relative rarity, IE's ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(7):647-648. From the beginning, the scientific basis for recommendations for endocarditis prophylaxis was not well established. The evidence supporting prophylaxis ...