Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Endocarditis
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Endocarditis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Endocarditis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Endocarditis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for 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 conditions. The list of conditions listing Endocarditis as a complication 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 conditions:
Last revision: May 8, 2004
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