endocarditis

noun

en·do·car·di·tis ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs

: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves

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People who inject drugs are at a risk of developing endocarditis, as is anyone with a bacterial or fungal infection of the blood.1 Other causes of heart valve disease include:1 Lupus and other autoimmune diseases Marfan syndrome, a condition that impacts connective tissue. —

Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 In more severe cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024 Chronic conditions that can affect the growth and appearance of your nails include: psoriasis, endocarditis, lupus, kidney disease, thyroid disease and liver disease, per Healthline. —

Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for endocarditis