Definition of endocarditis
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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People with salmonella can suffer the aforementioned symptoms and, occasionally, worse: urinary tract infections, arterial infections, endocarditis.
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In people, salmonella can cause the same problems as in pets, but also arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
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People with salmonella, especially the young and the elderly, can suffer the aforementioned symptoms and, occasionally, worse: urinary tract infections, arterial infections, endocarditis.
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Although bacterial endocarditis is extremely rare, it can be contracted through cuts, sores, brushing teeth, or skin disorders.
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People with salmonella can suffer the aforementioned symptoms and, occasionally, worse: urinary tract infections, arterial infections, endocarditis.
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Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary-tract symptoms.
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The results were shocking: Montana had bacterial endocarditis, an infection in a heart valve or blood vessel that occurs after bacteria enters the blood.
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In addition, hospitals are reporting an increase in endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves that can also stem from dirty needles.
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Origin and Etymology of endocarditis
New Latin
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: circa 1839
in the meaning defined above
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medical Definition of endocarditis
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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