Bacterial Pericarditis risk factors include the following:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
Commonly, Bacterial Pericarditis leading to infection in the pericardial membrane of the heart is caused by tuberculosis, which is due to infection by the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Bacterial Pericarditis may also be likely caused by any of the following bacteria species:
Pericarditis may also occur due to other organisms such as a virus. Sometimes, an underlying disorder (like an autoimmune disorder) may cause inflammation of the pericardium. In majority of the cases, the cause of pericarditis remains unidentified (idiopathic pericarditis).
The signs and symptoms of Bacterial Pericarditis include, but are not limited to, the following:
A diagnosis of Bacterial Pericarditis may be made as follows:
A series of tests to view structures and fluid present in the heart may then be ordered, for further observation of the infection. These tests may include:
The radiology imaging tests may show the presence of any abnormal fluid levels around the heart, within the pericardial sac.
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
The following complications may occur due to Bacterial Pericarditis:
The underlying bacterial infection must be treated, in order to effectively control and cure pericarditis. The treatment of Bacterial Pericarditis may include the following measures:
A few preventative tips for Bacterial Pericarditis may include:
The advancement of medicine has enabled the usage of a multitude of antibiotics. This has greatly reduced the probability of a pericarditis, resulting from a bacterial infection.
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