A common bacteria that causes scarring on the aortic valve is:
1. Group A streptococcus bacteria.
2. Group B streptococcus bacteria.
3. Staphylococcus aureus.
4. E. coli.
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1. This common bacteria causes scarring on the aortic valve.
2. This is not a common bacteria in the heart.
3. Common in endocarditis, but not a common cause of scarring on the aortic valve.
4. Usually attacks the GI tract
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