| infectious endocarditis |
infective endocarditis, endocarditis caused by infection with microorganisms, especially bacteria and fungi. It has been classified according to course as acute and subacute: the acute form is usually due to staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci, or streptococci, involves a normal heart valve, and has a short history and rapid course; the subacute form usually is due to viridans or fecal streptococci or to fungi, affects damaged heart valves, and has a prolonged course. ...
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