Which investigation best confirms Infective endocarditis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Blood cultures taken before antibiotics
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Infective endocarditis is: blood cultures taken before antibiotics.
Answer
Blood cultures taken before antibiotics.
Why not the others: 'Chest radiograph': it cannot identify the organism. 'Antistreptolysin O titre': it supports rheumatic fever. 'Electrocardiogram alone': it may show conduction delay but not the organism.
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