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Hi Gail The first time I got endocarditis I was given antibiotics before I was diagnosed the first time round, so my bloods came up clear (the vampire nurses still took blood 3 times a day;) - second time round the bacteria has been diagnosed. Have spoken to the microbiologist and they say it...

thanks for all your input. @Agian - I was not given a reason why i first contracted endocarditis. With no history of heart issues it came as a total surprise, and it took the docs a few weeks to diagnose what I had as I had no previous history regarding my heart.

Having caught endocarditis twice within 12 months, surgery to repair or replace my mitral valve is on the cards. My question is (assuming a repair is out of the question) - which type of valve either mechanical or tissue has a lower risk of one getting endocarditis (again)? I am aware there are...

Your oral hygene could be flawless - but if you've got wisdom teeth playing up your gums will bleed from time to time - so if you still have them, they may need extracting.

I am writing this whilst in hospital with my second bout of endocarditis within a year. I was fortunate enough to catch it early this time round. Blood cultures are the way in which endocarditis can be diagnosed early. It is important to diagnose the exact strain of endocarditis (the...

Am in line for a valve replacement and tissue is the way to go for me. My question to you guys who have had the surgery - when it comes to exercise have you held back pushing yourself 110%?