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Can staphylococcal infection cause endocarditis?
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Yes, big time: Staph endocarditis is a very big deal, often will rapidly destroy the valve, requiring surgical replacement of the valve; can have a high mortality rate despite optimal care.
Answered 2/2/2012
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Absolutely: This is a major etiologic agent of infectious endocarditis.
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