NBME Step 2 CK Form 7 Viridans streptococcus (NBME Answers)

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NBME Step 2 CK Form 7 Answers

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A 7-year-old boy is brought for an ...
Viridans streptococcus 🔍 / 📺 / 🌳 / 📖
tags: infectious_disease

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Key idea: Patients with abnormal heart valves are prone to developing endocarditis during periods of bacteremia, with dental work and toothbrushing leading to transient bacteremia with Viridans streptococci
Key idea: Staph aureus (IVDU, bacteremia) leads to acute endocarditis (days), whereas Viridans streptococci (dental work) leads to subacute endocarditis (weeks)

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