The finding of valvular infection on direct examination during surgery has become a major criterion. Tables of organisms that are typical of intracardiac infections have been established. The diagnostic significance of IE, that of producing a continuous bacteremia, appears to be minimized in this ...
Bacteremia, fever, and leukocytosis for at least a week after therapy is initiated Toxic shock syndrome: Surgical exploration and drainage of all potential foci of infection Thrombophlebitis: Removal of the infected intravenous line in patients who are immunocompromised or severely ill or when inf...