Definitions for "Bacterial endocarditis"
Noncontagious infection of the valves or lining of the heart.
Inflammation of the lining of the heart, caused by bacterial infection of one or more heart valves.
A bacterial infection of the lining of the heart. The symptoms are a heart murmor, prolonged fever, bacteremia, enlarged spleen, and blood clot. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is imperative to prevent destruction of the valves and heart failure.