Severely destroyed aortic cusps with attached friable vegetations are most……………..

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Severely destroyed aortic cusps with attached friable vegetations are most characteristic of endocarditis due to:
A. Candida albicans
B. Streptococcus fecalis
C. Streptococcus viridans
D. Staphylococcus aureus
E. Hemophilus influenzae

Isha@2663 Answered question August 17, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-17T16:25:17+00:00

Severely destroyed aortic cusps with attached friable vegetations are most characteristic of endocarditis due to D. Staphylococcus aureus. This pathogen is known for causing aggressive, rapidly progressive endocarditis with significant damage to heart valves and friable vegetations.