Symptoms Of Endocarditis At Onset
What Is It?
Endocarditis, also called infective endocarditis, is an infection and inflammation of the heart valves and .the inner lining of the heart chambers, which is called the endocardium. Endocarditis occurs when infectious organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart. In most cases, these organisms are streptococci ("strep"), staphylococci ("staph") or species of bacteria that normally live on body surfaces. The infecting organism enters...
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Endocarditis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Endocarditis is an inflammation or infection of the endocardium, which is the inner lining of the heart muscle and, most commonly, the heart valves.... Read more »
Endocarditis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Valve infectionSymptomsAbnormal urine colorChills (common)Excessive sweating (common)FatigueFever (common)Joint painMuscle aches and painsNight... Read more »
Infectious endocarditis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Endocarditis - infectiousSymptomsSymptoms of endocarditis may develop slowly (subacute) or suddenly (acute). Fever is the classic symptom and may... Read more »
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) is a bacterial infection that produces growths on the endocardium (the cells lining the inside of the heart).... Read more »
Culture-negative endocarditis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Endocarditis (culture-negative)SymptomsSymptoms of endocarditis may develop slowly (subacute) or suddenly (acute). Fever is the classic symptom and... Read more »
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