INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Bacterial endocarditis is most commonly from what pathogen?

Staphylococcus aureus
Strep viridans
H. influenzae
E. coli

The correct answer is: Strep viridans

Strep viridans is the correct answer for this question. Bacterial endocarditis is most commonly caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and attach to previously damaged areas of the heart, heart valves, or other heart tissues. Strep viridans is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the mouth and can enter the bloodstream during dental procedures, leading to bacterial endocarditis. Staphylococcus aureus can also cause bacterial endocarditis, but Strep viridans is the most common pathogen associated with this condition. Haemophilus influenzae and Escherichia coli are not commonly associated with bacterial endocarditis.