Infective Endocarditis: A brief overview

Bacterial endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart valves caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcusviridans. The objective of this study was to conduct a literature review of the main guidelines for the AHA and work related to bacterial resistance and the applicability of these standards in clinical cases. It was infective endocarditis. Concluded that, although relatively uncommon, is a disease que causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Although the advances in diagnosis and treatment have improved antimicrobial, prevention is still an important factor.