Cardiovascular Infections
Parent: MOC - Diseases by System · Workflow: MOC - Clinical Microbiology
Disease Notes
- Infective Endocarditis ✅
- Myocarditis / pericarditis (TBD)
Syndromes
| Syndrome | Disease note | First specimens / methods |
|---|---|---|
| Infective endocarditis | Infective Endocarditis | Multiple blood cultures before abx; echo |
| Myocarditis | TBD | Viral PCR/serology; biopsy selected cases |
| Pericarditis | TBD | Often viral; purulent → bacterial culture |
| Vascular graft infection | TBD · Device-Associated Infections | Blood culture; imaging; Biofilm |
Pathogens (starter)
- Staphylococcus aureus (acute, destructive)
- Viridans streptococci, Enterococcus (subacute) (TBD pages)
- HACEK, fungi (Candida) in selected hosts (TBD)
Key Concepts
- Continuous bacteremia → link Bloodstream and Sepsis
- Source control / surgery often decisive