Infective Endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main cause of infective endocarditis?
A
Staph aureus
2
Q
What is the main cause of bacteraemia after dentist?
A
Staphylococcus viridans
3
Q
What are the signs of sepsis and infective endocarditis?
A
Night sweats
Malaise
Weight loss
New cardiac symptoms
4
Q
How is infective endocarditis diagnosed?
A
Blood cultures X3
Urinalysis
LFT
Echocardiogram
5
Q
What antibiotic is used when it is “blind therapy” ?
A
Gentamicin
6
Q
What antibiotic is used for Staph?
A
Flucloxicillin
7
Q
What antibiotic is used for enterocci ?
A
Amoxicillin + Gentomycin
