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Enterococcal IE is generally treated for SIX weeks.
The course starts from the first negative blood culture, and may require alteration if complications occur or the patient requires surgery/valve replacement
Strongly consider Infectious Diseases consultation.
Ampicillin 2g IV q4h
PLUS
Ceftriaxone 2g IV q12h
Strongly consider Infectious Diseases consultation for consideration of penicillin or ampicillin desensitization and guidance of ongoing therapy.