How long do you treat uncomplicated streptococcal bacteremia?

Generally, recent data support 7 days of treatment for non-Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection (BSI), if the source is controlled. Overall, I consider in each case what the source of the bacteremia is, and how long I would treat for whatever the source or other resulting entity is first. (Fo...

Most cases can be treated with 7 days of therapy. No clear definition exists for uncomplicated streptococcal bacteremia, and no clear guidelines exist.

The BALANCE Study has a good-sized cohort of streptococcal bacteremia patients and is worth reviewing. The study patients were quite sick as well, s...