Which of the Following Is True Concerning Infective Endocarditis (IE)

Which of the following is true concerning infective endocarditis (IE) ?

A) IE is always due to a bacterial infection.
B) Since the advent of antibiotics, morbidity and mortality associated with IE has been virtually eliminated.
C) IE is currently classified as acute or subacute, to reflect the rapidity of onset and duration.
D) Accumulating evidence questions the validity of antibiotic prophylaxis in an attempt to prevent IE prior to certain invasive dental procedures.

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