A 30-year-old female presents to her physician with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The most likely cause of her disease is:
A) bacteria.
B) viruses.
C) fungi.
D) parasites.

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Infective endocarditis is most commonly caused by bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus viridans. It can also be caused by other bacteria, such as Enterococcus and coagulase-negative staphylococci. Viruses, fungi, and parasites are less common causes of infective endocarditis.

A 30-Year-Old Female Presents to Her Physician with Fever, Cardiac