Subacute bacterial endocarditis is caused by_____________?

Correct answer: A. Streptococcus viridans

  • A. Streptococcus viridans
  • B. Haemolytic streptococci
  • C. Staphylococcus aureus
  • D. Nisseria

Explanation

Subacute bacterial endocarditis classically affects previously abnormal valves and is most characteristically caused by the relatively low-virulence Streptococcus viridans group. Staphylococcus aureus more often causes acute, rapidly destructive endocarditis.

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