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Septic Embolus

From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com

Updated: September 07, 2008

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Definition: The migration of a piece of infected tissue from one part of the body to another, via the bloodstream.

Septic emboli can cause strokes, and usually arise from bacterial infections in the heart valves.

Also Known As: septic vegetations
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