10 Endocarditis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Janeway Lesions
We can often tell a lot about somebody’s health just by looking at their skin. If there are spots or rashes that were not there before then it can be a sign of a potentially serious underlying problem. In patients with endocarditis, Janeway lesions can be a giveaway as to what their condition is.
Janeway lesions are deposits of bacteria on the lining of blood vessels. This can cause inflammation, and this shows up us small spots on the skin. They are generally seen on the palms of the patient’s hands and on the soles of their feet. The patient can also have Osler’s nodes, which are very similar only they will be tender.
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