What are the causes of septic emboli?
- infected deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- endocarditis.
- infected intravenous (IV) line.
- implanted devices or catheters.
- skin or soft-tissue infection.
- perivascular infection.
- dental procedures.
- periodontal disease.
What causes a septic embolism?
Septic emboli originate from a source of infection that becomes complicated with bloodstream infection. A large bacterial inoculum forms on the vulnerable vascular territory, e.g., vegetations on a heart valve or a pacemaker lead or a thrombus in an indwelling vascular catheter or graft.
What is the treatment for septic emboli?
Treatment. Treatment for septic embolism includes antibiotics to target the bacteria. However, sometimes antibiotics are not completely effective and, in some cases, surgery is necessary to repair a heart valve damaged by the infection.
