A 30-year-old IV drug user has fever, a new regurgitant murmur, and splinter haemorrhages. Blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus. What is the most...

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A 30-year-old IV drug user has fever, a new regurgitant murmur, and splinter haemorrhages. Blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute infective endocarditis

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Pneumonia

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Cellulitis

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Rheumatic fever

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Pericarditis

MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases & Immunology

A 30-year-old IV drug user has fever, a new regurgitant murmur, and splinter haemorrhages. Blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus. What is the most likely diagnosis?