×
Please select City And Area.
Doctors Near You for Janeway Lesions in Pachir aw agam
restless leg syndrome treatment


Janeway lesions are painless, small, erythematous or hemorrhagic macules that typically appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. These lesions are a classic dermatological sign associated with infective endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Unlike Osler nodes, which are also a sign of infective endocarditis but painful and tender, Janeway lesions are not tender because they are the result of microemboli and septic emboli, leading to small abscesses within the dermis. Janeway lesions result from the embolization of infectious material, often bacterial, from the heart valves to the small blood vessels in the skin. The most common pathogens associated with infective endocarditis, and thereby Janeway lesions, include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. The emboli cause a localized immune response and the formation of these characteristic lesions.
The primary treatment for Janeway lesions focuses on addressing the underlying infective endocarditis. This typically involves prolonged antibiotic therapy, which may last several weeks, tailored to the specific causative organism identified via blood cultures. In some cases, especially if there is significant damage to the heart valves or persistent infection despite antibiotics, surgical intervention to repair or replace the affected valves may be necessary. As the infection is brought under control, the Janeway lesions usually resolve on their own without the need for direct treatment.
Overall, the presence of Janeway lesions is a significant clinical finding that prompts urgent evaluation for infective endocarditis, a condition that requires timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
- Pharmacologist in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric Nephrologist in Pachir aw agam
- Clinical Immunology in Pachir aw agam
- Musculoskeletal Disease Specialist in Pachir aw agam
- Molecular Imaging Specialist in Pachir aw agam
- Cardiac Catheterization Specialist in Pachir aw agam
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology in Pachir aw agam
- Craniofacial Orthodontist in Pachir aw agam
- Geriatric Psychiatry in Pachir aw agam
- Diagnostic Radiologist in Pachir aw agam
- Musculoskeletal Radiology in Pachir aw agam
- Partial Knee Replacement Specialist in Pachir aw agam
- Transfusion Medicine in Pachir aw agam
- Emergency Preparedness Specialist in Pachir aw agam
- Nasal Polyps Removal in Pachir aw agam
- Glomus Tumor Surgery in Pachir aw agam
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair in Pachir aw agam
- Urethropexy in Pachir aw agam
- Thigh Lift in Pachir aw agam
- Guided Bone And Tissue Regeneration (Dentistry) in Pachir aw agam
- Removing Benign Skin Lesions in Pachir aw agam
- Oncologic (Cancer) Scans in Pachir aw agam
- Kidney Transplant in Pachir aw agam
- Personalized Treatment Plans in Pachir aw agam
- Body Procedures in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric and Veterinary Toxicology in Pachir aw agam
- Menstrual Disorders Treatment in Pachir aw agam
- Medication Management in Pachir aw agam
- Reproductive Health Services in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric Rheumatology Services in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric Cardiology Services in Pachir aw agam
- Toxic Substance Testing and Identification in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in Pachir aw agam
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) in Pachir aw agam
- Cardiac Catheterization in Pachir aw agam
- Pain Management and Rehabilitation in Pachir aw agam
- Brain Hemorrhage Control in Pachir aw agam
- Pediatric Food Allergies and Intolerances in Pachir aw agam
- Pharmacy Services in Pachir aw agam
- Donor Recruitment and Education in Pachir aw agam
- Interventional Radiology Services in Pachir aw agam
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Pachir aw agam