Acute endocarditis progresses faster than subacute endocarditis. Which of the following pertains mostly to subacute endocarditis? In subacute, inflammation of the endocardium or inner lining of theart is the main cause unlike acute endocarditis.. Subacute is usually cuase by Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus pneumoniae Subacute is usually caused by bacteria originating in the oral cavity such as some alpha-hemolytic Streptococci The bacteria capable of causing subacute endocarditis is usually transmitted via the parenteral route or directly gaining entry into the body.
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