10 Questions
Bacterial and fungal infections will affect the endocardium (tissue lining of the heart chambers), causing
Endocarditis
Viral and parasitic infections will affect the myocardium (heart muscle), causing:
Myocarditis
Inflammation and infection of the pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart) can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and rarely by fungi. This is called what?
Pericarditis
What is the term for infections caused by microorganisms that enter the circulatory system through the lymphatic drainage?
Microbemia
What type of diseases are spread by contaminated blood or bodily fluids?
Blood-borne infectious diseases
What pathogens are of primary concern for certain professions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
All of the above
What happens to bacteria once they have access to the circulatory system?
They become widely dispersed and can infect a wide range of tissues and organs
What is the typical treatment approach for microbiemia, which often occurs in endocardium infections?
Intravenous application of a broad-spectrum antibiotic
What can occur if the bacteria in the circulatory system are not destroyed by the immune system or antibiotic treatment?
Septicemia
When bacteria is present in the bloodstream, what is it called?
Bacteremia
This quiz covers the effects of bacterial and fungal infections on the endocardium, the tissue lining of the heart chambers. Learn about the causes and consequences of these infections.
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