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- Prosthetic valve endocarditis post early years of surgery is mainly caused by S. epidermidis

- Therefore, treatment usually includes replacement of the prosthetic device
- S. epidermidis generates a sticky, protective biofilm, colonizing and infecting the prosthetic heart valves and indwelling catheters (e.g., urinary, internal jugular)
- Prosthetic valve endocarditis post early years of surgery is mainly caused by S. epidermidis

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Watch associated Bootcamp video - Staphylococcus: Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Watch associated Bootcamp video - Cardiorespiratory Infections: Typical Endocarditis Pathogens
Watch associated Bootcamp video - Fundamentals of Bacteriology: Bacterial Adherence and Motility
Watch associated Bootcamp video - Cardiorespiratory Infections: Typical Endocarditis Pathogens
Watch associated Bootcamp video - Fundamentals of Bacteriology: Bacterial Adherence and Motility
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