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Bacterial Pericarditis
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Early treatment of certain infections, such as pneumonia, with antibiotics may prevent some cases. Many cases cannot be prevented.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
Most people recover with treatment . However, some people develop a stiff heart sac after recovery. A person with this complication often needs surgery. Death can occur in more severe cases.
What are the risks to others?
This condition is not contagious. However, the infection that led to this disease, such as pneumonia, may be contagious.