Infective endocarditis - etiology and sources of infection. 
 • Native and prosthetic 

valve endocarditis
 • Soft tissue infections 
 • Mouth
 • Prolonged indwelling 

vascular catheters 

(especially for TPN) and 

antibiotic use 
 • IVDUs who dissolve heroin in 

infected lemon juice 

 • Gut and perineum

 • Bowel malignancy 

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