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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which of these statements is FALSE about infective endocarditis in l.V. drug abusers-
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'b' i.e. pulmonary valve is commonly involved Infective endocarditis in I.V. drug abusers usually involves the right side of the heart.Tricuspid valve is most commonly involved.Pulmonary valve is involved in fewer cases only.Most common organism causing endocarditis in I.V. drug abusers is =>staphylococcus aureus.Other common organisms are :CandidaEnterococcus fetalisPseudomonasSerratia marcescens