Endocarditis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.282

MeSH Unique ID: D004696

Entry Terms:

• Endocarditides
• Infective Endocarditis
• Endocarditides, Infective
• Endocarditis, Infective
• Infective Endocarditides

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Endocarditis
Endocarditis, Bacterial
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial
Endocarditis, Non-Infective