HACEK Organisms (Endocarditis)

(Haemophilus, Actinobacillus, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella) organisms

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  • HACEK Organisms (Endocarditis)

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Sites

  • Systemic bacteremia→ endocarditis

Etiology

  • Gram negative rods

Symptoms

  • Typically sub-acute→ f, c, malaise x weeks