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Explain of Cardiovascular Pathology

60.Infective endocarditis, microscopic

Here is a valve with infective endocarditis. The blue bacterial colonies on the lower left are extending into the pink connective tissue of the valve. Valves are relatively avascular, so high dose antibiotic therapy is needed to eradicate the infection.

（本图片资料来源自美国犹他大学）