Infective endocarditis is the infection of the heart lining caused by the invasion of bacteria in the bloodstream and getting settled in the lining of the heart. Prophylaxis with antibiotics is done to prevent infective endocarditis in high-risk individuals. Amoxicillin is the common drug used as a prophylactic agent.
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Infection of the prosthetic valves of the heart is called prosthetic valve endocarditis. For more information, continue reading the article below.
