Pediatricsintermediate
Staphylococcus aureus IE occurs only in people with pre-existing structural heart disease.
Answer
false
Explanation
The lecture notes that staphylococcal endocarditis is more common in patients **without** underlying heart disease and may produce virulent illness. **Key takeaway:** Absence of known valve disease does not exclude IE. **Glossary:** Virulent: capable of causing severe disease.
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