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Which of the following bacteria is implicated in the majority of sub acute bacterial endocarditis?
  1. Streptococcus viridians
  2. Streptococcus epidermidis
  3. Staphylococcus aureus
  4. Streptococcus sanguis
Explanation
Answer: A - Streptococcus viridans is implicated in the majority of sub acute bacterial endocarditis. It is known to cause sub acute bacterial endocarditis in more than 50% of all cases.
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