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Case Study: Infective EndocarditisA 40-year-old IV drug user presents with fever, night sweats, and a new heart murmur. Scenario:grow Staphylococcus aureus. Blood cultures:The combination of risk factors, symptoms, and positive blood cultures is highly suggestive of infective endocarditis. Clincher:IV drug use is a major risk factor for endocarditis, often caused by S. aureus.Explanation:
