Outpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy for endocarditis

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作者
Rehm, SJ [1 ]
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[1] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Dept Infect Dis, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
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10.1016/S0891-5520(05)70026-X
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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The clinical spectrum of endocarditis continues to evolve, as does its diagnosis and management. Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for medically stable patients with viridans. streptococcal endocarditis. Other carefully selected and monitored patients with infective endocarditis may also be considered for completion of therapy outside the hospital setting.
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