Enterococcal IE: Amp S/Gent R

Duration of Therapy

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.

Penicillin Allergy

Strongly consider Infectious Diseases consultation for consideration of penicillin or ampicillin desensitization and guidance of ongoing therapy.