Complications related to septic emboli and spread of infection
- Mycotic aneurysm formation
- Metastatic abscesses: most commonly occur in the kidneys, spleen, brain, and soft tissues
- Stroke
- Septic arthritis
- Vertebral osteomyelitis
- Meningitis – patients with staph aureus IE are particularly susceptible to this
- Pneumonia, lung abscess and pleural effusions
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