endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
strep viridans signs (alpha haemolysis-green)
A
native valve, dental treatment
2
Q
strep viridans treatment
A
amoxicillin IV+ gentamycin IV
3
Q
staph aureus signs (coag +ve)
A
drug user, tricuspid valve, slow onset
4
Q
staph aureus treatment
A
flucloxacillin IV
5
Q
staph epidermis signs (coag -ve)
A
rapid onset, prosthetic valve
6
Q
staph epidermis treatment
A
vancomycin IV+gentamycin IV
then rifampicin PO in 3-5 days
7
Q
enterococcus signs
A
long hospital stay, GI surgery
8
Q
enterococcus treatment
A
amoxycillin/vancomycin IV +gentamicin IV
