Patients with which characteristics are at increased risk for infective endocarditis? Select all that apply.

Male gender , Intravenous drug abuse , Poor dentition/poor oral hygiene. Risk factors for bacterial endocarditis include male gender (male-female ratios are as high as 9:1), age greater than 60, IV drug abuse, poor dentition, dental infections, structural heart disease including valvular disease, chronic hemodialysis, and a history of infective endocarditis. History of Staphylococcus skin infections is not a known risk factor for infective endocarditis.

Patients with which characteristics are at increased risk fo...

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Topics: Cardiovascular Infection Inflammation Lifestyle Choices and High Risk Behavior

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