Endocarditis, Bacterial

**Definition:** Inflammation of the ENDOCARDIUM caused by BACTERIA that entered the bloodstream. The strains of bacteria vary with predisposing factors, such as CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS; HEART VALVE DISEASES; HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION; or intravenous drug use.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.245 - C01.190.249 - C14.260.249 - C14.280.282.407

**Synonyms:** - Bacterial Endocarditides - Bacterial Endocarditis - Endocarditides, Bacterial