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Janeway lesions are examples of vascular phenomena which can be seen in infective endocarditis - other examples include conjunctival haemorrhages and major arterial emboli. Vascular phenomena are minor criteria under Duke's classification, not major.
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Appearance of Janeway lesions
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A history of IV drug use is a minor criterion under Duke's classification for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis, not major.
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History of IV drug use
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Glomerulonephritis is an example of an immunologic phenomenon which can be seen in infective endocarditis - other examples are Osler's nodes and Roth's spots. These are minor criteria under Duke's classification, not major.
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Diagnosis of glomerulonephritis
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An echocardiogram positive for signs of infective endocarditis, e.g. new valvular regurgitation or vegetation, is a major criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. The other major criterion is positive blood cultures.
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Valvular vegetation seen on echocardiogram
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Infective endocarditis can lead to fevers over 38°C in patients. This is a minor criterion under Duke's classification, not a major one.
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Fever (>38°C)
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Infective Endocarditis
Topic
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Cardiology
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Which of the following is a major feature of Duke's diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis?
a