MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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How long of antibiotics prescription should be taken into account as basic routine for infective endocarditis?
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7 days
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10 days
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14 days
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longer than 1 month
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Minimum 2 weeks antibiotics should be given for uncomplicated and 4 to 6 weeks for complicated Staphylococcus aureus CRBSI and infective endocarditis (2A).
Detailed explanation-2: -A duration of 5–7 days of antibiotics is recommended in adults.
Detailed explanation-3: -The duration of treatment should be six weeks, with at least two weeks of treatment with the aminoglycoside. Valve surgery is most often required.
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