infective endocarditis etiology

Question 1

strongest risk factor for developing infective endocarditis is

Answer 1

previous episode of endocarditis.

Question 2

most common cause of infective endocarditis

Answer 2

staph areus

Question 3

staphylococcus aureus
particularly common in

Answer 3

IVDU

Question 4

The two most notable viridans streptococci are

Answer 4

Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguinis

Question 5

Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguinis commonly found in ?

Answer 5

mouth

in particular dental plaque so endocarditis caused by these organisms is linked with poor dental hygiene or following a dental procedure

Question 6

cause of endocarditis in patients following prosthetic valve surgery, usually the result of perioperative contamination

Answer 6

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Question 7

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a what type of cocci ?

Answer 7

coagulase-negative

Question 8

which bacteria associated with colorectal cancer

Answer 8

Streptococcus bovis - Streptococcus gallolyticus is most linked with colorectal cancer

Question 9

non infective cause for endocarditis ?

Answer 9

systemic lupus erythematosus (Libman-Sacks)
malignancy: marantic endocarditis