The Most Common Causative Agent of Acute Endocarditis is ______

Question

The most common causative agent of acute endocarditis is ______.
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
C) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D) Epstein-Barr virus
E) Streptococcus pyogenes

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common causative agent of acute endocarditis, particularly in individuals with intravenous drug use, those with prosthetic valves, or in healthcare-associated settings.