title: Better understanding of the pathogenesis of prosthetic valve endocarditis--recent perspectives for prevention strategies.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Horstkotte
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Weist
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rüden
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*