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Which of the following is a potential complication of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of infective endocarditis?
- Osteoporosis
- Appendicitis
- Stroke (correct)
- Gallbladder inflammation
What are the most commonly involved bacteria in infective endocarditis?
What are the most commonly involved bacteria in infective endocarditis?
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Clostridium difficile
- Streptococci or staphylococci (correct)
What are the risk factors for infective endocarditis?
What are the risk factors for infective endocarditis?
- Valvular heart disease, intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers (correct)
- Kidney stones and liver disease
- Lung disease and thyroid disorders
- Hypertension and diabetes
How is the diagnosis of infective endocarditis supported?
How is the diagnosis of infective endocarditis supported?
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What is the cause of infective endocarditis?
What is the cause of infective endocarditis?
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