Section 8
Bacterial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
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Septic shock occurs when a body's response to an infection (sepsis) leads to life-threatening low blood pressure.
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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 is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat.
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Tularemia is an infection caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Francisella tularensis.
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Brucellosis is an infectious disease that occurs from contact with animals carrying Brucella bacteria.
Anthrax is a rare, infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis that can spread from animals to humans.
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Gangrene is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when a considerable mass of body tissue dies.