American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 55 Topic 1 Discussion

American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 55 Topic 1 Discussion

ABMM Exam Topic 1 Question 55 Discussion:
Question #: 55
Topic #: 1

A patient with a history of valvular heart disease undergoes a dental procedure and subsequently develops a bloodstream infection with Streptococcus mutans. This organism gains access to the bloodstream primarily due to:


A.

Active invasion of the oral mucosa.


B.

Transient bacteremia resulting from the procedure.


C.

Formation of a protective biofilm on the teeth.


D.

Production of potent extracellular enzymes.


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