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Therapy
of Native Valve Endocarditis:
Penicillin-Sensitive Streptococci |
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Antibiotic
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Regimen
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Duration
(wk)
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| Penicillin G | 12-18 MU IV every 24 h |
4
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| Ceftriaxone | 2 g IV every 24 h |
4
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| Ceftriaxone
+ Gentamicin |
2
g IV every 24 h 1 mg/kg IV every 8 h |
2
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| Vancomycin | 1 g IV every 12 h |
4
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| MU=million
units; IV=intravenous Does assume normal renal function. Adapted from reference 12 |
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2003 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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