HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have had endocarditis twice got a c diff infection in a hospital can that infection cause endocarditis again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Alan Heldman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

C Diff endocarditis: It would be very very rare for this bug to cause infective endocarditis. A patient who has had multiple episodes of endocarditis should probably have a specific program for prevention of recurrence. Consult a cardiologist or infectious disease doctor.

Answered 1/15/2016

1.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Mvp & mild mr & get recurrent yeast infections on my period and then it stays mild so i don't treat it. Am i at greater risk for fungal endocarditis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I get recurring cysts since 2019. No amount of removal or antibiotic worked. But Im scared now, can I at all be at risk of: endocarditis? Because when I was at the hospital for palpitations I had a left underarm cyst and was put on iv in left arm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Would like 2 Tooth Implant but is it permanent source for Infection. I had Mitral Valve Repair 10yrs ago with Annuloplasty Ring 3 upper missing molars Implant surgeon said Risks ,but its my choice, i need more opinions as concerns are Endocarditis?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I have shortness of breath, dizziness , low blood pressure, and have had endocarditis from a bacteria infection i got when i had 5 teeth pulled., and heart palaptaions ...What could be wrong

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I was in the hospital for a c diff infection for 2 days curious to know What would cause calcium blood levels to fluctuate the googles searches scare me , my last 3 nights they went from 10.8 , 10.9 then back down to 10.3 then I was discharged?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I had endocarditis said to be caused by IV drug use could the mytral vale alreadfy been scared causing the infection to be attracted to it birth othe?
Can "necrotizing fasciitis" infections cause endocarditis?
Can staphylococcal infection cause endocarditis?
I had 2 strokes from endocarditis have seen id doc all infection is gone 2 months ago started having terible headaches is thisfrom strokes also ?
Is it possible for IV antifungals to cure fungal endocarditis or fungal infection of the lungs?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.