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The document defines infective endocarditis as an infection of the endocardium, most commonly caused by Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria. Symptoms include fever, weight loss, changing heart murmurs, and embolic phenomena. Management involves establishing a bacteriological diagnosis, prolonged antibiotic treatment based on the causative organism, and sometimes surgical intervention for uncontrolled infection or heart failure. Prevention involves antibiotic prophylaxis for certain invasive procedures
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- Hidayah Safien
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- EN