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Do you prefer vancomycin or daptomycin for gram-positive coverage in culture-negative prosthetic valve endocarditis considering both Corynebacterium and Enterococcus are notable possible pathogens?

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Infectious Disease · Nebraska Medical Center

In recent years, we have transitioned from using Vancomycin to Daptomycin for the treatment of endocarditis, whether it involves a native or prosthetic valve or culture negative. This shift is primarily due to concerns about intolerance rather than Vancomycin resistance. Additionally, recent literat...

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