📋Overview
Endocarditis is an infection and inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, known as the endocardium. The modern preferred term is infective endocarditis, which distinguishes it from non-infectious forms. It is typically caused by bacteria or fungi entering the bloodstream and attaching to damaged heart tissue or prosthetic valves.
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