A serious heart infection caused by a supposedly rare non-pathogenic bacteria landed me in the hospital for a month. This is my story of how I survived a critical illness.

Topics explored:

- What is Infective Endocarditis (IE)?

- What are the odds of getting IE?

- What diagnostic tests did I undergo?

- Why you should go to a private hospital for acute events

- General tips for protecting yourself and staying healthy

Useful links:

Infective Endocarditis – National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/endocarditis-infective/

Heart Valves and Infective Endocarditis – Heart.org

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/heart-valves-and-infective-endocarditis

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