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Unusual Case of Right-Side Infective Endocarditis in a 40-Year-Old Woman with Postpartum Endometritis: A Case Report

Sura Markos1 Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Surafel Nadew Firdawoke2 Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaView further author information
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Eshetu Dabaro Gagamo2 Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaView further author information
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Mintesnot Zemedkun Workeneh2 Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaView further author information
Pages 275-279 | Received 14 Jan 2024, Accepted 28 Mar 2024, Published online: 03 Apr 2024

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