Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae: time for beta-hemolytic streptococci to follow treatment recommendations for S. aureus?

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Despite American & European guidelines, this little survey says we stick w monotherapy in practice for GBS endocarditis! @UNMC_ID

RT @UNMC_ID: Help end the debate of @KellyCawcuttMD & @DrJRMarcelin on this hot topic - for native valve GBS endocarditis; do you add genta…

Interesting results - almost half are saying beta lactam monotherapy, but a good 40% are voting for adding gent or taking it on a case by case basis! curious to hear from the gent voters! please share your experiences, data or thoughts about this option! #

Paging the endocarditis expert @riz1998 📟

Great discussions on risks vs benefits with @RichardJHankins @THitchler @bergmanscott and the team on rounds about this question. Individualized decision, scant data, risk of toxicity...

RT @UNMC_ID: Help end the debate of @KellyCawcuttMD & @DrJRMarcelin on this hot topic - for native valve GBS endocarditis; do you add genta…

RT @UNMC_ID: Help end the debate of @KellyCawcuttMD & @DrJRMarcelin on this hot topic - for native valve GBS endocarditis; do you add genta…

RT @KellyCawcuttMD: This was a great convo! AHA guidelines say “consider” , European recommend it, yet the evidence is weak & the risks are…

RT @KellyCawcuttMD: This was a great convo! AHA guidelines say “consider” , European recommend it, yet the evidence is weak & the risks are…

This was a great convo! AHA guidelines say “consider” , European recommend it, yet the evidence is weak & the risks are not benign. I’m curious to see what you all do! @Dr_Mike_Stevens @Drjulietmd @Darcy_ID_doc

Help end the debate of @KellyCawcuttMD & @DrJRMarcelin on this hot topic - for native valve GBS endocarditis; do you add gentamicin or no? If yes, comment when 🙌🏻Interesting article on topic : https://t.co/cvIyWQe00c

Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae: time for beta-haemolytic streptococci to follow treatment recommendations for S. aureus? https://t.co/1Icc9WarP0 @ItishaG @trees_rw