Abstract
Viridans streptococci are a major cause of infective endocarditis, and penicillin non-susceptibility is increasing in these organisms. We present the initial reported case of infective endocarditis due to penicillin non-susceptible viridans streptococci successfully treated with ceftriaxone monotherapy. The lack of evidence supporting the recommendations for treatment of endocarditis due to penicillin non-susceptible viridans streptococci is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e99-e101 |
Journal | Journal of Infection |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2007 |
Keywords
- Antibacterial drug resistance
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Ceftriaxone
- Viridans streptococci
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Virology
- Immunology and Allergy
- Infectious Diseases