Multiple choice

Infective endocarditis is caused by

  1. Streptococcus Viridant

  2. Meningococcal

  3. Pneumococcal

  4. Leishmania donovani

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Explanation

Streptococcus viridans (specifically viridans group streptococci) is the most common cause of infective endocarditis, particularly in previously damaged heart valves. Meningococcal and pneumococcal cause other infections. Leishmania causes kala-azar.