Infective Endocarditis
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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?

  • E. coli
  • Salmonella
  • Clostridium difficile
  • Streptococci or staphylococci (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Blood cultures or ultrasound of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of infective endocarditis?

    <p>Typically a bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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