Penicillin G-resistant viridans group streptococcal endocarditis and interpretation of the American Heart Association's Guidelines for the Treatment of Infective Endocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of endocarditis due to a penicillin-"resistant" Streptococcus parasanguinis, discuss interpretations of the American Heart Association's guidelines for the treatment of viridans group streptococcal infection, and comment on therapy for infective endocarditis due to penicillin-resistant viridans group streptococci.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Endocarditis, Bacterial
- Penicillin G
- Penicillin Resistance
- Streptococcal Infections
- Viridans Streptococci