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Endocarditis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.
Also Known As:
Infective Endocarditis; Endocarditides; Endocarditides, Infective; Endocarditis, Infective; Infective Endocarditides
Networked: 10233 relevant articles (659 outcomes, 603 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Bacteremia
3. Osteomyelitis
4. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis)
5. Abscess

Experts

1. Raoult, Didier: 72 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Bayer, Arnold S: 63 articles (12/2021 - 02/2002)
3. Habib, Gilbert: 48 articles (07/2021 - 01/2004)
4. Fowler, Vance G: 45 articles (06/2022 - 02/2002)
5. Baddour, Larry M: 43 articles (01/2022 - 07/2002)
6. Murray, Barbara E: 41 articles (12/2020 - 03/2002)
7. Xiong, Yan Q: 33 articles (12/2021 - 01/2005)
8. Singh, Kavindra V: 31 articles (12/2020 - 03/2002)
9. Miró, José M: 30 articles (06/2021 - 02/2003)
10. Moreillon, Philippe: 27 articles (02/2021 - 01/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Endocarditis:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. VancomycinFDA LinkGeneric
3. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
5. DaptomycinFDA Link
6. Ampicillin (Omnipen)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Methicillin (Metin)FDA Link
8. TeicoplaninIBA
9. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Linezolid (Zyvox)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Catheters
3. Antibiotic Prophylaxis
4. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
5. Thrombectomy