CVS infections notes PDF

Title	CVS infections notes
Course	ISCM Cardiorespiratory Block
Institution	University of Central Lancashire
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06.12.18

CVS INFECTIONS 1. FEVER (PYREXIA)

2. FEVERS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (FUO)

3. A FEW FACTS ABOUT FEVER A. Fever – a recognized characteristic of infection i.

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Exogenous pyrogen, e.g. G-ve endotoxin; G+ve LTA

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Endogenous pyrogen, e.g. Interleukin [IL-1]

ii.

5 – 15% go undiagnosed

iii.

Rest, non-infectious agents

B.

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25-50% FUO are due to infections

Key, history taking, e.g. parasitic causes of FUO more common in: i.

Immunocompromised patients

ii.

Patients with a travelling history

4. CVS – INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS (IE)

5. CVS – INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

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6. IE: THE SIGNS

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7. INFECTIONS

8. IE DIAGNOSIS

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