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Inflammation of the endocardium due to bacterial invasion. Also known as subacute bacterial endocarditis.
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In bacterial endocarditis the mass of bacteria that is formed is called what?
vegetation
What is culture negative bacterial endocarditis?
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium (part of the heart), and if it is bacterial, the cause for it is bacteria. The part of the term culture negative, means that they tried to grow the bacteria in the lab after taking a blood sample, and were unable to get it to grow.
How bacterial endocarditis effects the circulatory system?
Bacterial endocarditis is infection of the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria. People with serious valve disease are at greater risk for bacterial endocarditis.
Can bacterial endocarditis be caused by the flu?
Yes as an opportunistic (secondary) infection when the immune system is fighting the flu virus and has trouble dealing with bacterial infections at the same time. Weakened immune systems can allow people to get bacterial infections more easily. But the person still must be exposed to the bacteria that causes the infection and inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (which is called the endocardium). Endocarditis also can affect the heart valves. Prevention is the best medicine! Get your flu vaccination!
What is eye condition related to heart disease?
Xanthelasma, diabetic retinopathy, and hypertensive retinopathy are all associated with heart disease. Roth's spots can be a sign of bacterial endocarditis.
In bacterial endocarditis the mass of bacteria that is formed is called what?
vegetation
What does the abbreviation SBE prophylaxis stand for?
subacute bacterial endocarditis
Who discovered bacterial endocarditis?
well, basically, anyone can get it but no one discovered it .
Endocarditis and pneumonia are usually caused by what infections?
bacterial infectionsType your answer here...
Code for a patient diagnosed with bacterial endocarditis due to aids?
421.0, 042
What is culture negative bacterial endocarditis?
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium (part of the heart), and if it is bacterial, the cause for it is bacteria. The part of the term culture negative, means that they tried to grow the bacteria in the lab after taking a blood sample, and were unable to get it to grow.
What organism is responsible for sebacute bacterial endocarditis?
Streptococcus viridans is responsible for sub acute bacterial endocarditis. This is relatively a benign organism, which is responsible for dental caries. It can affect the damaged heart valves and cause the above mentioned condition. Which is very difficult to cure, once established. You have to give two grams of amoxicillin about one hour prior to dental procedure to prevent this condition in such patients.
What does prophylaxis means?
In order to protect against bacterial endocarditis, in those who are susceptible, a course of antibiotics is usually necessary prior to having dental work done - for instance (Prophylaxis means to prevent.)
What does SBE prophylaxis mean?
In order to protect against bacterial endocarditis, in those who are susceptible, a course of antibiotics is usually necessary prior to having dental work done - for instance (Prophylaxis means to prevent.)
Three infectious diseases?
HIV, ringworm, and bacterial endocarditis.
What is Cephalex?
Cephalexin is typically used to treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. Bacterial infections that cephalexin can treat are sinus infections, irritations of the prostate, and skin infections (like cellulitis). Cephalexin is used for infants and children to treat the same infections seen in adults. It may also be given to people who are allergic to penicillin.Treatment of bacterial infectionsPrevention of heart valve infections (bacterial endocarditis).
How bacterial endocarditis effects the circulatory system?
Bacterial endocarditis is infection of the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria. People with serious valve disease are at greater risk for bacterial endocarditis.
