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Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect Regarding Subacute Endocarditis

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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding subacute endocarditis?


A) It is caused by autoantibodies that inappropriately target heart and valve tissue.
B) It occurs exclusively in patients that have prior heart damage.
C) Bacteria colonize previously damaged heart tissue resulting in biofilm growth.
D) It can be caused by oral bacteria that are introduced to the blood by dental procedures.

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