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Bacterial Endocarditis

Inflammation of the ENDOCARDIUM caused by BACTERIA that entered the bloodstream. The strains of bacteria vary with predisposing factors, such as CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS; HEART VALVE DISEASES; HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION; or intravenous drug use.
Also Known As:
Endocarditis, Bacterial; Bacterial Endocarditides; Endocarditides, Bacterial
Networked: 867 relevant articles (23 outcomes, 33 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Bacteremia
3. Sepsis (Septicemia)
4. Glomerulonephritis
5. Heart Diseases (Heart Disease)

Experts

1. Cunha, Burke A: 6 articles (11/2011 - 11/2002)
2. Roberts, G J: 4 articles (01/2004 - 03/2000)
3. Hooper, Lee: 3 articles (10/2022 - 10/2008)
4. Worthington, Helen V: 3 articles (10/2022 - 10/2008)
5. Wilson, Walter R: 3 articles (06/2007 - 05/2003)
6. Glenny, Anne-Marie: 2 articles (10/2022 - 10/2013)
7. Buccheri, Dario: 2 articles (01/2021 - 08/2018)
8. Oliver, Richard: 2 articles (10/2013 - 10/2008)
9. Roberts, Graham J: 2 articles (10/2013 - 10/2008)
10. Herzog, Charles A: 2 articles (07/2013 - 07/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Bacterial Endocarditis:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
3. Erythromycin (Erycette)FDA LinkGeneric
4. AminoglycosidesIBA
5. beta-LactamsIBA
6. Chlortetracycline (Aureomycin)FDA Link
7. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link
8. trovafloxacinIBA
9. Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Antibiotic Prophylaxis
3. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
4. Catheters
5. Stents