Articles of category "Heart infections"

Bacterial endocarditis is a condition usually occurring in the heart valves. The condition develops when the bacteria get to the blood stream from the mouth, urinary tract or gastrointestinal tract. Children with congenital heart diseases are most prone to the infection. Though they recover after 4-6 weeks after bacterial endocarditis treatment, the infection may occur again in the future.

Bacterial endocarditis is caused by the bacteria that get into the bloodstream and affect heart valves. The condition is also called subacute bacterial endocarditis. There are three risk groups of people who are prone to the disease. Those people who are at low risk of bacterial endocarditis need no endocarditis protection. As for those who are at high risk, they are recommended to follow a number of guidelines.