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Figure 1: .
Gram stained smear from blood culture bottle showing viridans streptococci from patient with native valve endocarditis.
Figure 2: .
Computed tomographic chest scan from intravenous drug user with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis on the tricuspid valve. Multiple cavitating lesions are evident.
Figure 3: .
Embolic lesions on the feet of a patient with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis.
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