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When streptococcus are found but echo does not indicate vegetation, is the diagnosis of endocarditis persistent? antibiotic of choices? how long?

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Endocarditis: A negative transesophageal echocardiogram practically rules out endocarditis, but occasionally a repeat study a week or so later may show vegetations. A specialist in infectious diseases is best qualified to select the type of antibiotic and duration of antibiotic therapy in this serious infection.

Answered 6/20/2018

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