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Which symptom is the most common in bacterial endocarditis?
Which symptom is the most common in bacterial endocarditis?
- Fever (correct)
- Heart murmur
- Splenomegaly
- Anorexia
What is a possible complication of bacterial endocarditis related to blood flow?
What is a possible complication of bacterial endocarditis related to blood flow?
- Heart block (correct)
- Liver failure
- Skin rash
- Neurological deficit
What is the main cause of bacteria entering the blood during dental procedures?
What is the main cause of bacteria entering the blood during dental procedures?
- Braces installation
- Root canals
- Tooth extractions (correct)
- Teeth cleaning
Which procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of bacteria entering the blood?
Which procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of bacteria entering the blood?
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What type of vegetation usually forms on the aortic valve in endocarditis?
What type of vegetation usually forms on the aortic valve in endocarditis?
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Which condition makes a person more at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis?
Which condition makes a person more at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis?
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What is a potential consequence of embolism from endocarditis vegetation?
What is a potential consequence of embolism from endocarditis vegetation?
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