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What is the treatment for endocarditis?

I was diagnosed with endocarditis. What is the treatment for endocarditis?

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The treatments for endocarditis primarily involves a course of antibiotics, often administering Intravenously for few weeks. In some cases surgery may be necessary to repair or replace damaged heart vessels.
Treatment of endocarditis involves long term intravenous antibiotics for several weeks.
There are different causes for endocarditis. If it’s viral, it can resolve, but other causes take time. Please visit a cardiologist.