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Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of mitral valve endocarditis are those of any infection. These include:

• Fever over 100 degrees F
  
• Sweats or chills, especially night sweats
  
• Skin rash
  
• Pain, tenderness, redness, swelling
  
• Wound or cut that won't heal
  
• Sore throat or pain when swallowing
  
• Sinus drainage, nasal congestion
  
• Persistent cough
  
• White patches in mouth or on tongue
  
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea