Question

A 55-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve and fever is suspected to have infective endocarditis. Blood cultures are pending. According to NICE, what is the best initial empirical IV antibiotic choice?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin + gentamicin + rifampicin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Flucloxacillin alone

Answer

Ceftriaxone + gentamicin

Answer

Piperacillin-tazobactam

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve and fever is suspected to have infective endocarditis. Blood cultures are pending. According to NICE, what is the best initial empirical IV antibiotic choice?