What can happen when a transient bacteremia is produced from a dental procedure or a superficial skin infection?

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When bacteria enter the bloodstream from a dental procedure or superficial skin infection, it can cause a transient bacteremia. This means that the bacteria are only present in the bloodstream for a short period of time before the body's immune system clears them. However, during this time, the bacteria can potentially seed on cardiac valves, causing infective endocarditis. Therefore, the best choice would be option D, cardiac valves can be seeded with bacteria. The other options are not directly related to transient bacteremia caused by dental procedures or superficial skin infections.

What Can Happen When a Transient Bacteremia Is Produced from a Dental