Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

Bacterial Endocarditis Discharge Instructions

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection in the lining of the heart. Germs normally live in your mouth and on your skin. They also live in your intestines and other parts of your body. If the germs get into the blood, they may infect the heart. This infection may over time involve the heart valves. People who have other heart problems can get this illness. You may also have this illness even if you do not have any other heart problem.

Irregular heartbeat,Blood clots,Infection in the brain,Brain or nervous system changes,Congestive heart failure,Problems with your kidneys,Jaundice,Heart valve damage,Stroke

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, or sweating.,Chest pain,Blood in the urine,Breathing problems,Unexplained weight loss,Weakness, tiredness, or numbness,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Ambulatory Care,Cardiovascular,Dental

Acute Bacterial Endocarditis,Acute Endocarditis,IE,Infective Endocarditis,Prosthetic Valvular Endocarditis,PVA,SBE,Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

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