Bacterial Infections of the Heart

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment may save your life.

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You develop a fever, ache all over and have no appetite. You feel exhausted, are chilled to the bone and develop a cough. Thinking you have the flu, you call your doctor, who prescribes antibiotics. They make you feel a little better, but after a week or so, your symptoms return.

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