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Infective endocarditis is an infection affecting the heart valves and inner lining of the heart. It causes high mortality rates. Thus, promptly diagnosing and treating such a patient is vital to their survival. A set of criteria are used to ensure that clinically we can diagnose infective [1] endocarditis. They are known as the modied Duke 's criteria. For diagnosing the following must match : Ÿ 2 major and 1 minor criterion or Ÿ 1 major and 3 minor criteria or Ÿ 5 minor criteria Best results are seen on transesophageal echocardiography

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