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This document discusses changes in endocarditis in the 21st century. It covers changes in epidemiology, including an aging population and new at-risk groups like intravenous drug users. Infectious etiology is still dominated by streptococci and staphylococci, though culture-negative endocarditis remains problematic. Current guidelines define and classify infective endocarditis based on location, acquisition, recurrence, and disease activity. Diagnosis relies on blood cultures, but can be challenging due to

Author

Catherine Saenz Serrano

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