All of the Following Are Associated with Subacute Endocarditis, Except

question 39

Multiple Choice

All of the following are associated with subacute endocarditis, except

• A)it occurs in patients that have prior heart damage.
• B)it is caused by immune system autoantibodies that attack heart and valve tissue.
• C)oral bacteria get introduced by dental procedures to the blood.
• D)bacteria colonize previously damaged heart tissue resulting in vegetation.
• E)signs and symptoms include fever, heart murmur, and possible emboli.

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