infective endocarditis valves

Question 1

Native valve endocarditis (NVE)

Answer 1

amoxicillin + gentamicin

Question 2

NVE with severe sepsis, penicillin allergy or suspected methicillin-resistent staphylococcus aureus (MRSA):

Answer 2

vancomycin + gentamicin

Question 3

NVE with severe sepsis and risk factors gram negative infection:

Answer 3

vancomycin + meropenem

Question 4

Prosthetic valve endocarditis:

Answer 4

vancomycin, gentamicin + rifampacin