Infective endocarditis is an infection in the heart valves or endocardium. The endocardium is the lining of the heart. This condition is usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and infecting the heart. Bacteria may originate in the:
Thorsby is located north of the center of Chilton County at 32Â°55'1.171 North, 86Â°42'57.442 West (32.916992, -86.715956). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.3 km 2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km 2), or 0.19%, is water.
The stateâfavored by a good climate and cheap landâoffered ideal sites for U.S. military bases. Fort McClellan, established in Anniston in 1917, became a major induction center. Camp Rucker, constructed in 1942 near Ozark in Dale County, was Alabama's other large infantry training center.