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Deaths from Heart Valve Infections Drop Across US Overall, but Surged Among Young Adults

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Infective endocarditis , also called bacterial endocarditis , is an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart lining, a heart valve or a blood vessel. It can also be a complication of injecting illicit drugs. “We Whether these programs make an impact is yet to be determined,” Balla said.