Drug-Associated Infective Endocarditis Trends: What's All the Buzz About?

Schranz and colleagues studied the epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) in North Carolina between 2007 and 2017 and found a remarkable increase in drug use–associated IE. The editorialist discusses the findings and the need for innovative research on how to prevent endocarditis and to provide equitable, evidence-based treatment focusing not only on the microbe, but also on the underlying substance use disorder.

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