Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Prosthetic Valve IE

Suggested Antimicrobial Regimen

Most Likely Pathogens < 2 Months after Valve Surgery

In order of likelihood:

S. aureus

Coagulase negative Staph

Enterococci

Gram negatives

Candida

Most Likely Pathogens > 2 Months after Valve Surgery

In order of likelihood:

Coagulase negative Staph

Streptococci

S. aureus

Enterococci

Candida