Which of the Following Is True Concerning Infective Endocarditis (IE)

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning infective endocarditis (IE) ?

• A) IE is always due to a bacterial infection.
• B) Since the advent of antibiotics, morbidity and mortality associated with IE has been virtually eliminated.
• C) IE is currently classified as acute or subacute, to reflect the rapidity of onset and duration.
• D) Accumulating evidence questions the validity of antibiotic prophylaxis in an attempt to prevent IE prior to certain invasive dental procedures.

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