Question 1

how is  bacterial endocarditis treated?

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Antibiotics: If antibiotics are unsuccessful or if there is severe valve damage or other comlications like stroke, renal failure or heart block , or persistent infection then surgery is usually indicated.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: bacterial endocarditis?

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A heart infection...: ...Usually involving a bacteria (or sometimes a fungus) which attach to diseased or artificial heart valves. The bacteria usually get into the bloodstream from dental or other surgical procedures, but may enter through an inadvertent event. This is a very serious infection, requiring hospitalization, and often weeks of intravenous antibiotics.

Question 3

how serious is bacterial endocarditis after delivery?

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Very: Infective endocarditis is always a very serious illness.  It requires lengthy treatment with one or more antibiotics, may require surgery, and complications are numerous.  A good infectious diseases expert can manage these, minimizing morbidity and mortality.

Question 4

hi doctors, was just wondering what is bacterial endocarditis?

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Heart infection: Subacute infective endocarditis is an infection of the endocardial surface (lining) of the heart, which may include  heart valves, the walls, or a septal defect. People at greatest risk of endocarditis have a damaged heart valve, an artificial heart valve or other heart defects. Iv drug abusers are at great risk. Symptoms may be vague and diagnosis is often delayed. Treatment is essential.

Question 5

can you tell me of or have subacute bacterial endocarditis or sbe?

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Not sure of question: Symptoms in SBE can be quite variable, but typically reflect a slow or indolent course, as opposed to acute endocarditis, with symptoms evolving over weeks. Systemic complaints are common, like fever, chills, poor appetite, weight loss, malaise, headache, muscle aches, night sweats, cough, or joint pains. Cardiac sxs may include dizziness, shortness of breath, swelling or edema.

Question 6

what is the treatment for bacterial endocarditis?

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Antibiotics: Broad spectrum antibiotics to start. In severe cases of endocarditis, open heart surgery to replace the infected valve is a life saving necessity, provided that the damage to both the valve and the heart is not beyond repair.

Question 7

please tell me the difference between pericarditis and bacterial endocarditis?

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Difference: Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining around the heart - the pericardium, generally with a fluid collection between the pericardium and the heart.  Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, generally on a valve surface, either natural or artificial.

Question 8

what is subacute bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis?

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Prophylaxis: This is antibiotic therapy given before a procedure which may induce bacteria into the blood stream in a patient with pre-existing heart valve abnormalities.  There is very little evidence outside of some animal studies to suggest the efficacy of this, but it is often used because the doctor believes it is effective, or in fear of subsequent litigation if they fail to do so.

Question 9

how serious is a bacterial endocarditis after dental work?

Accepted Answer

Very: Infective endocarditis is always a very serious illness.  It requires lengthy treatment with one or more antibiotics, may require surgery, and complications are numerous.  A good infectious diseases expert can manage these, minimizing morbidity and mortality.

Question 10

can i get sbe(subacute bacterial endocarditis) from a person by sharing his /her glass?

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No: Sbe comes about from bacteria in the circulation lodging in a blood stream dead space in the heart usually due to valvular dysfunction or congenital abnormalities of cardiac surface.  They then proliferate in that nutrient rich space can shed bacteria into the brain, eye and other parts of the body.  The glass in question would have to be infected and your body have an opening for that infection.

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