Subacute bacterial endocarditis

Subacute inflammation of the endocardium. Streptococcus viridans is the usual etiologic agent of subacute bacterial endocarditis. The distinction between "acute" and "subacute" endocarditis has traditionally been made based on the pathogenic organism and clinical presentation.

Also known as: SBE, Subacute bacterial endocarditis

4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Subacute bacterial endocarditis itself.