Almeda VP, Lizardi CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 25-28
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ABSTRACT

Endocarditis is defined as an infection of the endocardic sufarce of the heart. It was described in 1885 and was associated with a 100% of mortality 50 years ago. A clinical case of endocarditis and a review of the relevant aspects of the disease is made.

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