A 35-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, a new murmur and multiple petechiae. Blood cultures are positive for Sta...

Question

A 35-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, a new murmur and multiple petechiae. Blood cultures are positive for Staphylococcus aureus. According to infective endocarditis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin prolonged IV antibiotics and arrange echocardiography to assess for vegetations and complications

Answer

Discharge with 5 days of oral antibiotics

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Start steroids only

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No further investigations are required

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Switch to topical antiseptics for skin

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Infective endocarditis

A 35-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, a new murmur and multiple petechiae. Blood cultures are positive for Staphylococcus aureus. According to infective endocarditis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?