Infective endocarditis

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may cause MacCallum s plaques to form on affected valves

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in the acute form, is most commonly caused by streptococci

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involves abnormal valves in most acute cases

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is confirmed by positive blood cultures in less than 50% of cases

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may cause splenic infarction

1.	Infective endocarditis
A.	in the acute form, is most commonly caused by streptococci
B.	involves abnormal valves in most acute cases
C.	is confirmed by positive blood cultures in less than 50% of cases
D.	may cause splenic infarction
E.	may cause MacCallum s plaques to form on affected valves
Answer» E. may cause MacCallum s plaques to form on affected valves

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