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Section 8

Bacterial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

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Sepsis and Septic Shock

Septic shock occurs when a body's response to an infection (sepsis) leads to life-threatening low blood pressure.

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Bacterial Infections of the Heart

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner surface of the heart or heart valves caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood.

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Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat.

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Tularemia

Tularemia is an infection caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Francisella tularensis.

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Brucellosis (Undulant Fever)

Brucellosis is an infectious disease that occurs from contact with animals carrying Brucella bacteria.

Anthrax

Anthrax is a rare, infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis that can spread from animals to humans.

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Gangrene

Gangrene is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when a considerable mass of body tissue dies.

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