A member asked:

I am having mild mitral valve prolapse with mild regurgitation now i am having fever for past one week .what does this indicates?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unknown: Greatest worry is infection of valve but that is uncommon compared to viral illnesses and colds etc.

Answered 6/17/2013

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See doctor: They are not connected. But if you have a valve disease and your fever is related to any infection you need to have antibiotics.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Likely: Separate processes ...Antibiotic prophylaxis no longer indicated for mvp.

Answered 6/24/2013

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