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What causes endocarditis?
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Bacteria + Fungi: A number of microorganisms can cause endocarditis, especially on the valves of the heart. These occur more commonly on deformed valves. Iv drug use may cause endocarditis from injected organisms. Non-infectious endocarditis can occur from autoimmune disorders.
Answered 5/13/2013
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Infection: Bacteria are on #1 on the list, but fungus can do it too. Humans don't get heart worms, thank goodness. Viruses cause other kinds of mischief in the heart.
Answered 9/25/2012
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