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A close-up view of an infected artificial heart valve showing bacterial endocarditis (the granulated tissue at center of image). When infection occurs early after surgery, it is likely that organisms have gained entry during the operative period. This type of infection is usually caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. aureus and is treated with antibiotic drugs. (Photograph by Dr. E. Walker, Photo Researchers, Inc. Reproduced by permission.)

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