Causes of Endocarditis
Underlying condition causes of Endocarditis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Endocarditis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Endocarditis includes:
- Iatrogenic infection - bacterial infection in the blood due to surgery
- Bacteremia
- Autoimmune disease
- Heart damage (see Heart symptoms)
- Congenital heart defects
- Rheumatic fever
- Surgery
- Dental procedures
- Tooth extractions
- Intravenous drug use
- Cancer
Endocarditis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Endocarditis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Endocarditis. The list of conditions listing Endocarditis as a complication in our database includes:
- Brucellosis
- Gonorrhea
- Invasive candidiasis
- Lupus
- Mitral regurgitation
- Psittacosis
- Q fever
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Scarlet fever
- Septicemia
- Staphylococcal infection
- Streptococcal Infections
- Typhoid fever
Endocarditis as a symptom: Conditions listing Endocarditis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Endocarditis. The list of conditions listing Endocarditis as a symptom in our database includes:
Related information for causes of Endocarditis:
Further relevant information on causes of Endocarditis may be found
in the risk factors for Endocarditis
and underlying causes of Endocarditis.
Last revision:
May 8, 2004
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