disease has inflammation site infective endocarditis https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6337/infective-endocarditis https://www.malacards.org/card/infective_endocarditis endocarditis, infective ICD9:136.9 Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called 'endocarditis,' although it is important to distinguish it from non-infective endocarditis. IE is caused bybacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damagethe heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart. IE is typically treated with antibiotics for several weeks; some individuals may need heart surgery to repair or replace heart valves or remove infected heart tissue. GARD:0006337 icd11.foundation:512128824 Orphanet:570762 NCIT:C78265 NORD:1091 UMLS:C1541923 MEDGEN:323818 MONDO:0000565 endocarditis infective SCTID:233850007 DOID:0060000 endocarditis infectious disease endocardium