Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Where do the majority of infective endocarditis occur?
A
Left side of the heart
2
Q
Are the mitral or aortic valves affected more by infective endocarditis?
A
Equally
3
Q
What bacteria most often causes acute infective endocarditis?
A
Staph aureus
4
Q
When does right sided endocarditis occur?
A
Intravenous drug users
5
Q
List some risk factors of infective endocarditis?
A
Irregularity of structure adn function on heart Iv drug use Abortion Prosthetic valve Cardiac/urinary catheterisation
Anything that causes irregularity of endocardium of bacteria in the blood stream
6
Q
Where is bacterial endocarditis most commonly found?
A
damaged heart valves, ine elderly
7
Q
What fungi can cause endocarditis if out of control?
A
Candida
8
Q
What is endocarditis?
A
Inflammation of the inner layer of the heart (endocardium)
