Endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
How do you diagnose endocarditis?
A
3 sets of blood cultures with a short period of time inbetween. You should also perform serology
2
Q
What causes indolent endocarditis?
A
Strep Viridans, found in the mouth, often occurs after dental procedures or with poor oral hygeine
3
Q
What causes acute endocarditis?
A
Staph Aureus, found on the skin, often occurs in IV Drug users.
4
Q
How would you treat indolent endocarditis?
A
Amoxicillin/Vancomycin(Allergy) and low dose Gentamicin
5
Q
How would you treat acute endocarditis?
A
IV Flucoxacillin/Vancomycin(Allergy)
6
Q
What bacteria causes endocarditis in patients with prosthetic heart valves?
A
Staph aureus or coagulase negative staph
7
Q
How do you treat prosthetic valve endocarditis?
A
Vancomycin, Rifampacin and low dose Gentamicin
