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Which antibiotic is recommended for treating acute infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which antibiotic is recommended for treating acute infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
- Amoxicillin + Rifampicin
- Amoxicillin + Gentamicin
- Vancomycin + Gentamicin (correct)
- Vancomycin + Rifampicin
What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis among Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis among Gram-positive bacteria?
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus viridans
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
Which antibiotic combination is recommended for treating prosthetic valve infective endocarditis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci?
Which antibiotic combination is recommended for treating prosthetic valve infective endocarditis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci?
- Vancomycin + Rifampicin
- Vancomycin + Gentamicin + Rifampicin (correct)
- Amoxicillin + Gentamicin
- Vancomycin + Gentamicin
What is the recommended preventive antibiotic for individuals allergic to amoxicillin in the context of infective endocarditis?
What is the recommended preventive antibiotic for individuals allergic to amoxicillin in the context of infective endocarditis?
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Which antibiotic is associated with hepatotoxicity and requires monitoring of liver function tests during treatment?
Which antibiotic is associated with hepatotoxicity and requires monitoring of liver function tests during treatment?
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