Risk Factors for Endocarditis
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Endocarditis are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Endocarditis makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Endocarditis. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Endocarditis. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Endocarditis in various sources includes:
- Surgery
- Dental procedures
- Tooth extractions
- Intravenous drug use
- Immunodeficiency
Last revision: May 8, 2004
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