Which of the following statements related to infective endocarditis (bacterial endocarditis) is not correct?
A) It is a complication of valvular heart disease.
B) Fibrin-platelet thrombi form on rough valve surface; bacteria implant in the thrombus and incite inflammation.
C) Microorganisms never implant on a normal heart valve.
D) Part of valve vegetations may break loose and be carried into the circulation as emboli.
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