For Endocarditis we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are HIV and AIDs, Health, Horse Health, Medical and Microbiology.

Endocarditis (HIV and AIDs)

A bacterial infection, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, that leads to INFLAMMATION of the heart valves. Endocarditis has been associated with INTRAVENOUS drug use. Although potentially fatal if untreated, it can be treated with ANTIBIOTICS.

Endocarditis (Health)

Inflammation and infection of a heart valve or the lining of the heart's chambers

Endocarditis (Horse Health)

Inflammation of the innermost lining of the heart (endocardium), usually caused by bacterial infection of one or more heart valves

Endocarditis (Medical)

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually the heart valves; typically caused by an infection

Endocarditis (Microbiology)

A serious infection of the endothelium of the heart, usually involving leaflets of the heart valves where destruction of valves or distortion of them by formation of vegetations may lead to serious physiological disturbances and death: also, an inflammation of the endocardial surface (much less common).

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