Question

If a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection of the throat is left untreated, the bacteria may travel in the blood and infect the heart valves. What is this condition known as?
Group of answer choices

Myocardial infarction

Pericarditis

Myocarditis

Infective endocarditis

Answer 1

The condition where Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria travel in the blood and infect the heart valves is known as **infective endocarditis**.