infective endocarditis causes Flashcards
1
Q
staph aureus
A
most common cause infective endocarditis
esp assoc in IVDUs
2
Q
streptococcus viridans
A
linked with poor dental hygiene, or following dental procedure
3
Q
staphylococcus epidermis
A
most common cause endocarditis in patients following prosthetic valve surgery
after 2mo post valve-replacement, staph a is most common cause again
4
Q
streptococcus bovis
A
assoc with colorectal cancer
