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INTRODUCTION: Changes in the etiology, epidemiology, and outcome of infective endocarditis (IE) have been observed in recent years. Newer invasive therapeutic interventions have increased the risk of bacteremia and nosocomial endocarditis in the population at risk. ...Pati …
INTRODUCTION: Changes in the etiology, epidemiology, and outcome of infective endocarditis (IE) have been observed in recent years. N …