Brief (Infective Endocarditis)

Question 1

3 Bacteria that grow vegetations in Endocarditis

Answer 1

Staph aureus // Epidermis

Strep Viridans

Question 2

What valve does infective endocarditis typically affect?

what about in IV users

Answer 2

Mitral Valve

Triscuspid => Drug users

Question 3

Signs of Infective Endocarditis (…. ….)

Answer 3

FROM JANE

F ever
R oth’s Spots (red spot w/white centre in opthalomo)
O sler’s Node (red lesions on hands / feet)
M urmer (new)

J aneway Lesions (red papular / nodular hands/feet)
A naemia
N ails (Splinter haemorrhages)
E mboli