Which of the Following Statements Related to Infective Endocarditis (Bacterial

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements related to infective endocarditis (bacterial endocarditis) is not correct?

• A) It is a complication of valvular heart disease.
• B) Fibrin-platelet thrombi form on rough valve surface; bacteria implant in the thrombus and incite inflammation.
• C) Microorganisms never implant on a normal heart valve.
• D) Part of valve vegetations may break loose and be carried into the circulation as emboli.

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