Infective Endocarditis (heart infection) is a disease of the heart that you should know about. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about this not-so-common but significant heart condition.
Results
#1. Infective endocarditis is a very common disease
#2. Endocarditis refers to infection of the inner layer of the heart
#3. Viruses alone and not bacteria are the causes of endocarditis
#4. People who have a preexisting heart valve disease are at a higher risk endocarditis
#5. People who inject drugs through their veins are at a higher risk of endocarditis
#6. The symptoms of endocarditis are very distinct and do not mimic other diseases
#7. Joint pain, chest pain and fever can be symptoms of endocarditis
#8. Endocarditis is not a treatable condition
How many questions did you answer correctly? Remember you can read our recent post on infective endocarditis to learn about this disease.
Until next time, stay healthy!
