Inflammatory cells have difficulty limiting the colonization of microorganisms in infective endocarditis because the:
A) microorganisms are resistant.
B) valves are avascular.
C) microorganisms are sequestered in a fibrin clot.
D) colonies overwhelm the phagocytes.

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Microorganisms in infective endocarditis are sequestered in a fibrin clot, which makes it difficult for inflammatory cells to reach and eliminate them.

Inflammatory Cells Have Difficulty Limiting the Colonization of Microorganisms in Infective