Understanding the Duration of Treatment for Mitral Valve Endocarditis
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According to the American Heart Association, infective endocarditis affects over 15,000 people annually in the United States, with a significant number involving the mitral valve. The duration of treatment for mitral valve endocarditis varies widely, but typically involves several weeks of intravenous antibiotics to fully eradicate the infection from the heart valve.
