Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Infective endocarditis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Prolonged intravenous antibiotics
- Step 1: Infective endocarditis is treated with prolonged intravenous antibiotics.
Answer
Prolonged intravenous antibiotics.
Why not the others: 'Single-dose oral antibiotic': endocarditis needs prolonged intravenous therapy. 'Long-term oral aspirin': it does not treat infection. 'Immediate valve replacement in every patient': surgery is for heart failure, abscess or embolism.
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