Osler's nodes are typically seen in which one of the following:

Osler's nodes and subungual hemorrhage in infective endocarditis are caused by septic embolisation, and septic embolisation is more common in patients with acute S. aureus endocarditis. In endocarditis caused by S. aureus, vegetations are >10 mm in diameter and infection involving the mitral valve are independently associated with an increased risk of embolization. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 1054