SAQ 676 – Infectious Diseases – subacute bacterial endocarditis

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A 46-year-old man presents to your emergency department with symptoms suspicious for subacute bacterial endocarditis.

List four (4) risk factors for subacute bacterial endocarditis.

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List four (4) examination findings that would support this diagnosis.

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List two (2) investigations you would request to confirm the diagnosis.

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List two (2) organisms that commonly cause subacute bacterial endocarditis.

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