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Heart Infections: Endocarditis, Myocarditis, Pericarditis by joni is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Infections of the heart include endocarditis, myocarditis, and pericarditis. Endocarditis involves the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and heart valves. Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle itself, often caused by viral infections. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. 2. Endocarditis is usually caused by bacteria like streptococci and staphylococci. It is characterized by vegetations, masses that form on the heart valves. Myocar
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