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What Causes Viral Endocarditis?
My 39 year old brother in law has been in the hospital for 3 days now with what they are calling viral endocarditis. He has fluid around his heart and is requiring oxygen to help him breath. He is currently getting lasix every 8 hours. He had several ECHO's which also showed his heart was enlarged. He is not on any antibiotics which I am assuming is because they suspect it is viral. Is this a common occurance in such a young person?
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS is more common as compared to VIRAL ENDOCARDITIS. It can happen following a viral respiratory track infection. Yes antibiotics is not required in most viral etiologies only supportive therapy is needed. Don't worry he will be fine within few days.
I Wish him good health
I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS is more common as compared to VIRAL ENDOCARDITIS. It can happen following a viral respiratory track infection. Yes antibiotics is not required in most viral etiologies only supportive therapy is needed. Don't worry he will be fine within few days.
I Wish him good health
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