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Which pathogen is most likely responsible for endocarditis presenting with low-grade fever, malaise, and weight loss?
Which pathogen is most likely responsible for endocarditis presenting with low-grade fever, malaise, and weight loss?
- Viridans streptococci (correct)
- Coxiella burnetii
- Bartonella spp.
- Pseudomonas
What is the characteristic manifestation of endocarditis associated with high virulence pathogens such as Coxiella burnetii?
What is the characteristic manifestation of endocarditis associated with high virulence pathogens such as Coxiella burnetii?
- Tender nodules on the fingers due to immune complex deposition
- Splinter hemorrhages on the nail bed
- Round white spots on the retina surrounded by hemorrhage (correct)
- Painless, erythematous lesions on the palm or sole
Which type of endocarditis is typically associated with IV drug use?
Which type of endocarditis is typically associated with IV drug use?
- Mitral valve endocarditis
- Murmur endocarditis
- Valve endocarditis
- Tricuspid endocarditis (correct)
Which organism is commonly associated with native valve endocarditis due to pulmonary emboli?
Which organism is commonly associated with native valve endocarditis due to pulmonary emboli?
What is the diagnostic significance of three or more positive blood cultures taken over more than 1 hour in infective endocarditis?
What is the diagnostic significance of three or more positive blood cultures taken over more than 1 hour in infective endocarditis?
Which condition is NOT considered a minor criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which condition is NOT considered a minor criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which type of infective endocarditis is associated with a rapid progression and high mortality rate if left untreated?
Which type of infective endocarditis is associated with a rapid progression and high mortality rate if left untreated?
Which organism is the most common cause of infective endocarditis associated with native valves, especially on damaged valves?
Which organism is the most common cause of infective endocarditis associated with native valves, especially on damaged valves?
What is the most common cause of early-onset infective endocarditis in patients with prosthetic heart valves within 60 days of surgery?
What is the most common cause of early-onset infective endocarditis in patients with prosthetic heart valves within 60 days of surgery?
What type of cardiac abnormality is NOT considered a risk factor for infective endocarditis?
What type of cardiac abnormality is NOT considered a risk factor for infective endocarditis?
