Bacteremia and Endocarditis
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and ImmunologyDocument Type
PresentationPublication Date
2020-11-26Keywords
endocarditisbacteremia
pathogenesis
Bacteria
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Cardiovascular Diseases
Family Medicine
Infectious Disease
Medical Education
Pathogenic MicrobiologyPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
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This presentation provides an overview of the pathogens that cause bacteremia and endocarditis. Manifestations, pathology and treatment are discussed. The goals of the presentation are: Consider major pathogens that cause bacteremia and endocarditis in both adults and children; Discuss pathogenesis; Review clinical manifestations; Discuss basic treatment strategies; and Highlight useful sources of information.DOI
10.13028/5mxy-0r88Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/36362Notes
Presented online to the ELWA Family Medicine residents, Monrovia, Liberia, on November 26, 2020.