Questions and Answers
What does the letter 'F' stand for in the context of infection endocarditis symptoms?
What are Roth Spots?
Round white spots on retina surrounded by hemorrhage.
What are Osler Nodes?
Tender raised lesions on finger or toe pads.
What does 'M' represent in the symptoms of infection endocarditis?
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What are Janeway lesions?
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What does the letter 'A' signify in infection endocarditis symptoms?
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What are nail-bed hemorrhages?
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What are emboli in the context of endocarditis?
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Study Notes
Infection Endocarditis Symptoms
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Fever: A common symptom indicating infection, often elevated body temperature.
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Roth Spots: Unique ophthalmological findings characterized by round white spots on the retina, typically surrounded by hemorrhages, suggesting embolic phenomena.
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Osler Nodes: Painful, raised lesions found on the pads of fingers or toes, often signifying immune complex-mediated vasculitis related to endocarditis.
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Murmur: An abnormal heart sound detected during auscultation, often indicating valvular insufficiency or involvement in endocarditis.
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Janeway Lesions: Painless hemorrhagic spots located on the hands or feet, thought to result from septic emboli and named after a notable figure in medicine.
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Anemia: A reduction in red blood cells or hemoglobin, often present in patients as a result of chronic infection and systemic inflammation.
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Nail-Bed Hemorrhage: Small, red or brown streaks at the nail bed, typically related to emboli or microhemorrhages resulting from infective endocarditis.
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Emboli: Fragments of infected tissue or clots that can travel through the bloodstream, potentially causing blockages in vessels and leading to complications.
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