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*[[Intravenous drug users]] are also at risk for this condition, because unsterile needles can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream. | *[[Intravenous drug users]] are also at risk for this condition, because unsterile needles can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream. | ||
*[[Colon cancer]] for | *[[Colon cancer]] for [[Streptococcus bovis]] | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk factors for endocarditis include prosthetic (artificial) heart valves, valvular heart disease of native valves, congenital heart disease, intravenous drug use.
Risk Factors
The following are risk factors for the development of endocarditis:
- Prosthetic (artificial) heart valves
- Congenital heart disease (atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and others)
- Heart valve problems (such as mitral insufficiency)
- History of rheumatic heart disease
- Intravenous drug users are also at risk for this condition, because unsterile needles can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
- Colon cancer for Streptococcus bovis