Post mortem diagnosis may be needed for definitive diagnosis, in particular the, [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology| liver]], [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], heart valves, [[The Endocrine Function of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology| kidney]], a long bone and synovial tissues should be submitted for bacterial examination. | Post mortem diagnosis may be needed for definitive diagnosis, in particular the, [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology| liver]], [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], heart valves, [[The Endocrine Function of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology| kidney]], a long bone and synovial tissues should be submitted for bacterial examination. |