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Bacterial and fungal infections will affect the endocardium (tissue lining of the heart chambers), causing
Bacterial and fungal infections will affect the endocardium (tissue lining of the heart chambers), causing
Viral and parasitic infections will affect the myocardium (heart muscle), causing:
Viral and parasitic infections will affect the myocardium (heart muscle), causing:
Inflammation and infection of the pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart) can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and rarely by fungi. This is called what?
Inflammation and infection of the pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart) can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and rarely by fungi. This is called what?
What is the term for infections caused by microorganisms that enter the circulatory system through the lymphatic drainage?
What is the term for infections caused by microorganisms that enter the circulatory system through the lymphatic drainage?
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What type of diseases are spread by contaminated blood or bodily fluids?
What type of diseases are spread by contaminated blood or bodily fluids?
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What pathogens are of primary concern for certain professions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
What pathogens are of primary concern for certain professions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
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What happens to bacteria once they have access to the circulatory system?
What happens to bacteria once they have access to the circulatory system?
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What is the typical treatment approach for microbiemia, which often occurs in endocardium infections?
What is the typical treatment approach for microbiemia, which often occurs in endocardium infections?
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What can occur if the bacteria in the circulatory system are not destroyed by the immune system or antibiotic treatment?
What can occur if the bacteria in the circulatory system are not destroyed by the immune system or antibiotic treatment?
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When bacteria is present in the bloodstream, what is it called?
When bacteria is present in the bloodstream, what is it called?
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