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Current Approaches to Acute Infective Endocarditis (Staphylococcus Series) Duration: 07:23 0.25 CME
Microbiology / Microbiology


Learning Objectives

* Grasp principles of bactericidal therapy in endocarditis management.

* Appreciate importance of sustained antibiotic levels.

* Differentiate treatment approaches for acutely ill versus stable patients.

* Identify empiric therapy options for Staphylococci and Streptococci.

* Understand dosing considerations for vancomycin and alternatives.

* Recognize definitive therapy choices for MSSA and MRSA infections.

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