Bacterial endocarditis. Illustration of advanced bacterial endocarditis of the aortic valve,showing perforation of the cusp (indicated with dissection tool) and other problems arising from the infection. Endocarditis is an infection of the interior of the heart. A bacterial infection,it can be a primary infection,or a secondary complication of another disease. The bacteria proliferate in vegetative growths (red) on the inside of the heart. These growths protect the bacteria from immune system responses,so prolonged antibiotic drug therapy is required. Resistant bacteria and late diagnosis can lead to death from heart valve malfunctions and failures | |
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