endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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Severe infections can result in more serious illnesses, such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis if the organism enters the bloodstream, the FDA notice states.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
For a case where endocarditis is not caught, there are scenarios where providers should’ve caught early signs at a follow-up appointment.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
In rare circumstances, an infection can spread throughout the body, causing more severe illnesses such as meningitis, endocarditis, and arthritis.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
For a case where endocarditis is not caught, there are scenarios where providers should’ve caught early signs at a follow-up appointment.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
In rare circumstances, an infection can spread throughout the body, causing more severe illnesses such as meningitis, endocarditis, and arthritis.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdīt-əs
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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