vegetations
These lesions are typically caused by bacterial infections, leading to conditions such as endocarditis. The infected tissue on the heart valves may form vegetations, which can impede blood flow and increase the risk of complications like valve regurgitation or embolism. Treatment often involves antibiotics and, in severe cases, surgical repair or replacement of the damaged valve.
This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to the heart. It can also damage the heart valves in a way that keeps the blood from moving through the heart normally. The infection can cause heart valve leaflets to stick together, which narrows the valve opening. Also, the infection can scar the valves.
The disease is called rheumatic heart disease. It is an autoimmune disease that follows an untreated bout of pharyngitis (sore, inflamed throat) caused by an infection with the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
To correct damage to the mitral, aortic, pulmonary, or tricuspid heart valves caused by a systemic infection, endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, a congenital heart defect, or mitral and/or aortic valve disease.
No, rheumatic heart disease does not result from a staph infection. It is a complication of rheumatic fever, which is primarily caused by an infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, typically following strep throat or scarlet fever. The body's immune response to the streptococcal infection can lead to inflammation in the heart, joints, skin, and brain, ultimately causing damage to the heart valves.
Infection of vessels and heart valves is a special characteristic of C. fetus.
Commonly associated with rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease caused by inadequate treatment of a streptococcal infection. An autoimmune reaction occurs, leading to inflammation and damage to heart valves.
Commonly associated with rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease caused by inadequate treatment of a streptococcal infection. An autoimmune reaction occurs, leading to inflammation and damage to heart valves.
It does serious damage to the valves in the Heart.
Damage to heart valves would cause backflow of the blood meaning the heart would be unable to supply parts of the body with oxygen. In serious cases this could lead to stoke or heart attacks.
Endocarditis is serious because it can lead to complications such as heart valve damage, heart failure, stroke, or sepsis, and can be life-threatening if not promptly treated. The infection affects the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, which can interfere with blood flow and potentially cause serious cardiac issues. Treatment often requires intravenous antibiotics or surgery to repair damaged heart valves.
the acute bacterial infection whose toxins can damage the heart muscle and peripheral nerves is what