Prognosis of prosthetic valve infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus spp., a retrospective multi-site study to assess the impact of antibiotic treatment duration

ConclusionsOur study found no increased adverse outcomes associated with a 4-week antibiotic duration compared to the recommended 6-week regimen. Further randomized trials are needed to ascertain the optimal duration of treatment for streptococcal endocarditis.Graphical abstract
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research