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Infective Endocarditis : Streptococcal treatment
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NVIE 4 weeks (6 weeks if Prosthetic): -Penicillin G 12-18mln U/day IV (6 doses or cont.)or - Amoxicillin 100-200mg/kg/day IV (4-6 doses) or -Ceftriaxone 2g/day IV/IM (1 dose) If NVIE 2 weeks: One of above + Gentamycin 3mg/kg/day IV/IM (to avoid renal failure) OR if B-lactam allergic: Vancomycin 30mg/kg/day in 2 doses for 4 weeks
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