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Signs and Symptoms

Endocarditis can cause a wide range of signs and symptoms that can vary. Some are symptoms that are associated with any infection. Signs and symptoms may include:

• Flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, aching muscles and joints, night sweats and headache
  
• Shortness of breath or persistent cough
  
• Skin paleness
  
• Small, painful red bumps under the skin on the fingers and toes
  
• Nausea and vomiting
  
• Swelling of the feet, legs or abdomen
  
• Blood in the urine
  
• A new heart murmur