Hi,
I'm trying to understand the risk of infection and my bovine heart valve. First, I am planning a trip to India this winter. Now, I know I need antibiotics for teeth cleaning or any surgery. Also, that if I think I have a local infection on my skin, or strep throat, I should see a doc immediately and get an antibiotic.
What about with flu or other fever?
Also, I know people traveling to other countries can get bacteria in their stomach?? and get sick. (I will bring Cipro) Would that be something to worry might spread to the heart valve? Or any other kind of bacteria you might pick up traveling? I had a friend with endocarditis and it took a long time to identify the bacteria....
I will see a doc before I go, but wondered what wisdom anyone here might add?
Thank you, Betsy
I'm trying to understand the risk of infection and my bovine heart valve. First, I am planning a trip to India this winter. Now, I know I need antibiotics for teeth cleaning or any surgery. Also, that if I think I have a local infection on my skin, or strep throat, I should see a doc immediately and get an antibiotic.
What about with flu or other fever?
Also, I know people traveling to other countries can get bacteria in their stomach?? and get sick. (I will bring Cipro) Would that be something to worry might spread to the heart valve? Or any other kind of bacteria you might pick up traveling? I had a friend with endocarditis and it took a long time to identify the bacteria....
I will see a doc before I go, but wondered what wisdom anyone here might add?
Thank you, Betsy