Why are we seeing an increasing incidence of infective endocarditis in the UK?

Why are we seeing an increasing incidence of infective endocarditis in the UK?
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2020 Aug 02;81(8):1-4
Authors: Dayer MJ, Prendergast BD, Thornhill MH, Baddour LM
Abstract
The increasing incidence of infective endocarditis in England is real, and education is critical to ensure swift diagnosis and best clinical outcomes. Factors responsible remain speculative, but multiple explanations are likely.
PMID: 32845759 [PubMed - in process]

Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - August 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dayer MJ, Prendergast BD, Thornhill MH, Baddour LM Tags: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Source Type: research