where the patient's blood is drawn and any growth is noted and identified. The term bacterial endocarditis (BE) is commonly used, reflecting the fact that most cases of IE are due to bacteria; however, infective endocarditis (IE) has become the preferred term.

Bacterial

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of infective endocarditis in most parts of the world and is responsible for about 31% of cases. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of endocarditis in people who

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