Antibiotic Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis - Due to streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, and HACEK microorganisms: by American Heart Association.

American Heart Association - Details as to what bacterial endocarditis is, how it occurs, who is at risk, what procedures carry the greatest risks, prevention, and shows a wallet card to carry if there is a risk.

The Merck Manual - A look at endocarditis, the symptoms and signs, diagnosing, prognosis, prophylaxis, treatment, valve surgery, and response to treatment.

Heart Point - A look at endocarditis, explaining what it is, who should take antibiotics for dental and certain other procedures, and cardiac conditions associated with the risk.

Non-infective Endocarditis - The Merck Manual: A look at the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis - Recommendations by the American Heart Association.

Diagnosis and Management of Infective Endocarditis and Its Complications - American Heart Association Scientific Statement.

Bacterial Endocarditis - Ernest G. Brookfield, M.D.(pediatrics) discusses this disease, what it is and what the causes are, complications, symptoms, tests and prevention.

Infective Endocarditis Summary - Discussion about the microbiology, complications and indications for surgery by Dr. Richard B. Roberts.

Plainsense: Learn about Bacterial Endocarditis - A brief discussion on this disease including symptoms, people at risk and treatment.

Community Outreach Health Information System - Answers questions such as what endocarditis is, who does it affect, what can increase the risks of getting it, what happens to me if I have this, diagnosing, treatment, prognosis and prevention.

Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis: American Heart Association Guidelines - February 1, 1998 - American Family Physician - An explanation of what this disease is and who is at risk. Also detailed guidelines for the procedures requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and the dosage and type required.

Vanderbilt Medical Center - Talks about infective endocarditis and who gets it, signs and symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.

Children's Heart Center - A description of endocarditis and how we can prevent it.

drkoop.com: Endocarditis - Extensive look at the causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, prognosis, complications. Also a list of symptoms to call your health care provider for after treatment.

On Health - An explanation along with discussion on symptoms, causes and treatments and complications for endocarditis.

Gum Disease May Be a Threat - An article on teeth, gums and periodontal disease and how it can lead to heart disease and endocarditis.

Therapeutic Guidelines: Prevention of Endocarditis - A look at who is at risk and who should take antibiotic prophylaxis and for what procedures.

Endocarditis - Case study of a 12-13 year old boy, Marty in an emergency room.

Personal MD.com: Infective Endocarditis - James Beckerman M.D. looks at the causes, signs, symptoms, complications, treatment and prevention. Also a visual chart showing risk factors.

Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision - A case study of a 31 year old man diagnosed in London, Ontario, Canada.

McGill University Health Center - Case study of a 65 year old woman with tricuspid valve endocarditis caused by coxiella burnetii.

Medical and Dental Perspectives on Infective Endocarditis - Looks at the biology, dental factors, prophylaxes, individuals with prosthetic valves and/or prior history of endocarditis.

Updated Guidelines for Use of Antibiotics To Prevent Bacterial Endocarditis - American Heart Association new guidelines from June 1997 in the use of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent this disease.

Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis - Alberta Dental Association looks at the American Heart Association Guidelines in the use of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent this disease.

Health Central: General Health Encyclopedia - Looks at alternative names, definition, causes, incidence, risk factors, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications of infective endocarditis.

Symptoms and Self-Assessment Test for Endocarditis - Complete the short self-assessment test then visit the related link pages to see if you need to see a doctor.

Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis - Antibiotic treatment of adults with this disease due to streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, and HACEK microorganisms.

The University of New South Wales - Image of bacterial infection on mitral valve. Click on the image and get a further explanation.

Fungal Endocarditis - An article about this disease.

Adam.com: An Overview - Looks at this disease and gives the definition, causes, incidents and risk factor. Also covers culture-negative and infective endocarditis.

RxMed: Endocarditis - Details covered are what endocarditis is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosing and treatment, activity, complications and prognosis.