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Hacek
Hacek (pronounced: ha-chek) is a medical term used to describe a specific type of bacterial infection. It is often associated with endocarditis, a condition that affects the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "ha-chek".
Etymology
The term "Hacek" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the genera of bacteria: Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, and Kingella.
Related Terms
- Endocarditis: An infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
- Bacteria: Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be harmful, causing infections, or beneficial, aiding in processes such as digestion.
- Haemophilus: A genus of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections, including pneumonia and meningitis.
- Aggregatibacter: A genus of bacteria associated with aggressive periodontitis and nonoral infections.
- Cardiobacterium: A genus of bacteria that are commonly associated with endocarditis.
- Eikenella: A genus of bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the human mouth and upper respiratory tract, but can cause infections.
- Kingella: A genus of bacteria that can cause infections, particularly in children.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hacek
- Wikipedia's article - Hacek
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