The most common causative agent of acute endocarditis is ______. Select one: a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Streptococcus pneumoniae c. Streptococcus pyogenes d. Neisseria gonorrhoeae e. Epstein-Barr virus

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Answer:

The correct answer is a. Staphylococcus aureus

Explanation:

Endocarditis is an infection that occurs in the inner lining of the heart valve and chambers. The cause of endocarditis can be bacteria, fungus or any other microbe. This infection occurs when the microbe from any part of your body enters into the bloodstream and reaches the heart through circulation.

The main causative agent of this infection can be Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Streptococcus pyogenes but this disease is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore the correct answer is a.