What are the endocarditis symptoms?

What are the endocarditis symptoms?

Signs of an endocarditis infection include:

• Fever above 100°F (38.4°C).
• Sweats or chills, particularly night sweats.
• Skin rash.
• Pain, tenderness, redness or swelling.
• Wound or cut that won't heal.
• Red, warm or draining sore.
• Sore throat, scratchy throat or pain when swallowing.
• Sinus drainage, nasal congestion, headaches or tenderness along your upper cheekbones.
• Persistent dry or a moist cough that lasts more than two days.
• White patches in your mouth or on your tongue.
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
• Emboli (small blood clots), hemorrhages (internal bleeding) or stroke.
• Shortness of breath.
• Poor appetite or weight loss.
• Muscle and joint aches.