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Infective endocarditis

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Prognosis

 25% develop neurological complications. c

Note:

  • 50% have a stroke, 25% with toxic confusion, 20% with meningitis. c

Expiry date: July 2003
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Authors   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra
Reviewer   E   Abrutyn
CAT Writers   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra