With a considerable morbidity and mortality burden, infective endocarditis still represents a challenge for clinicians. This is a case of persistent Staphylococcus epidermidis endocarditis in an extremely preterm newborn. The infection, initially treated with vancomycin, was successfully cured with daptomycin. Its use was safe and effective, ensuring a complete remission without adverse effects.
Daptomycin for Treatment of S. epidermidis Endocarditis in an Extremely Preterm Neonate—Outcome and Perspectives
Minotti C.;Zuccon I.;Bonadies L.;Di Chiara C.;Dona' D.;Baraldi E.;Costenaro P.
2022
Abstract
With a considerable morbidity and mortality burden, infective endocarditis still represents a challenge for clinicians. This is a case of persistent Staphylococcus epidermidis endocarditis in an extremely preterm newborn. The infection, initially treated with vancomycin, was successfully cured with daptomycin. Its use was safe and effective, ensuring a complete remission without adverse effects.File in questo prodotto:
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