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Infective endocarditis Flashcards

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Treatment principle

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  • effective antibiotics (bactericidal)
  • High dose (IV)
  • Long duration (4-6 wk) or else will have relapse
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Viridans streptococci

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penicillin G

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3
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Methicillin sensitive staphyloccoccus

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cloxacillin

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4
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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus

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Vancomycin

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5
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Enterecoccus

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synergistic: ampicillin + gentamicin

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Prosthetic valve staphylococcus

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staphylococcus treatment + rifamipicin for better penetration

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