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Endocarditis

Further information: Endocarditis antimicrobial treatment and therapeutic approach
  • Culture-directed antimicrobial therapy[1]
  • Native valve endocarditis caused by highly penicillin-susceptible viridans group streptococci and Streptococcus bovis (MIC ≤ 0.12 μg/mL)
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 12–18 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4–6h for 4 weeks OR Ceftriaxone 2 g/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 4 weeks.
  • Alternative regimen (1): (Penicillin G 12–18 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4h for 2 weeks OR Ceftriaxone 2 g/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 2 weeks) AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 2 weeks.
  • Alternative regimen (2): Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h not to exceed 2 g/24h for 4 weeks.
  • Pediatric dose: Penicillin G 200,000 U/kg/24h IV q4–6h; Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose; Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose or q8h; Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h.
  • Native valve endocarditis caused by relatively penicillin-resistant viridans group streptococci and Streptococcus bovis (MIC > 0.12 to ≤ 0.5 μg/mL)
  • Preferred regimen (1): (Penicillin G 24 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4–6h for 4 weeks OR Ceftriaxone 2 g/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 4 weeks) AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 2 weeks.
  • Preferred regimen (2): Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h not to exceed 2 g/24h for 4 weeks.
  • Pediatric dose: Penicillin G 200,000 U/kg/24h IV q4–6h; Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose; Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose or q8h; Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h.
  • Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by highly penicillin-susceptible viridans group streptococci and Streptococcus bovis (MIC ≤ 0.12 μg/mL)
  • Preferred regimen (1): (Penicillin G 24 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4–6h for 6 weeks OR Ceftriaxone 2 g/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 6 weeks) ± Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 2 weeks.
  • Preferred regimen (2): Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h not to exceed 2 g/24h for 6 weeks
  • Pediatric dose: Penicillin G 200,000 U/kg/24h IV q4–6h; Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose; Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose or q8h; Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h.
  • Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by relatively penicillin-resistant viridans group streptococci and Streptococcus bovis (MIC > 0.12 μg/mL)
  • Preferred regimen (1): (Penicillin G 24 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4–6h for 6 weeks OR Ceftriaxone 2 g/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 6 weeks) AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose for 2 weeks.
  • Preferred regimen (2): Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h not to exceed 2 g/24h for 6 weeks
  • Pediatric dose: Penicillin G 200,000 U/kg/24h IV q4–6h; Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose; Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM in 1 dose or q8h; Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h.
  • Native valve endocarditis caused by oxacillin-susceptible staphylococci
  • Native valve endocarditis caused by oxacillin-resistant staphylococci
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h for 6 weeks.
  • Pediatric dose: Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h.
  • Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by oxacillin-susceptible staphylococci
  • Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by oxacillin-resistant staphylococci
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30 mg/kg 24 h q12h for ≥ 6 weeks AND Rifampin 900 mg/24h IV/PO q8h for ≥ 6 weeks AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM q8–12h for 2 weeks.
  • Pediatric dose: Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h; Rifampin 20 mg/kg/24h IV/PO q8h (up to adult dose); Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV or IM q8h.
  • Endocarditis caused by enterococcal strains susceptible to penicillin, gentamicin, and vancomycin
  • Preferred regimen : Ampicillin 12 g/24h IV q4h for 4–6 weeks OR Penicillin G 18–30 million U/24h IV either continuously or q4h for 4–6 weeks AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM q8h for 4–6weeks.
  • Alternative regimen : Vancomycin 30 mg/kg/24h IV q12h for 6 weeks AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM q8h for 6 weeks.
  • Pediatric dose: Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/24h IV q8–12h; Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/24h IV/IM q8h
  • Endocarditis caused by enterococcal strains susceptible to penicillin, streptomycin, and vancomycin and resistant to gentamicin
  • Endocarditis caused by enterococcal strains resistant to penicillin and susceptible to aminoglycoside and vancomycin
  • β-Lactamase–producing strain
  • Intrinsic penicillin resistance
  • Endocarditis caused by enterococcal strains resistant to penicillin, gentamicin, and vancomycin
  • Enterococcus faecium
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Endocarditis caused by Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter (Actinobacillus), Cardiobacterium, Eikenella corrodens, or Kingella
  • Suspected Bartonella endocarditis
  • Documented Bartonella endocarditis
  • Culture-negative, native valve endocarditis
  • Culture-negative, prosthetic valve endocarditis (early, ≤ 1 year)
  • Culture-negative, prosthetic valve endocarditis (late, > 1 year)
  • Culture-negative, prosthetic valve endocarditis (early, ≤ 1 year)

Lyme carditis

Further information: Lyme disease medical therapy and therapeutic approach
  • Lyme carditis, adult[2]
  • Parenteral regimen
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 (14–21) days
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 (14–21) days OR Penicillin G 18–24 million U/24h IV q4h for 14 (14–21) days
  • Oral regimen
  • Preferred regimen: Amoxicillin 500 mg tid for 14 (14–21) days OR Doxycycline 100 mg bid for 14 (14–21) days OR Cefuroxime 500 mg bid for 14 (14–21) days
  • Alternative regimen: Azithromycin 500 mg PO qd for 7–10 days OR Clarithromycin 500 mg PO bid for 14–21 days (if the patient is not pregnant) OR Erythromycin 500 mg PO qid for 14–21 days
Note: A parenteral antibiotic regimen is recommended at the start of therapy for patients who have been hospitalized for cardiac monitoring; an oral regimen may be substituted to complete a course of therapy or to treat ambulatory patients. A temporary pacemaker may be required for patients with advanced heart block. Patients treated with macrolides should be closely observed to ensure resolution of the clinical manifestations.
  • Lyme carditis, pediatric[3]
  • Parenteral regimen
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg IV q24h (maximum, 2 g) for 14 (14–21) days
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/24h IV q6–8h (maximum, 6 g per day) for 14 (14–21) days OR Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/24h IV q4h (not to exceed 18–24 million U per day) for 14 (14–21) days
  • Oral regimen
  • Preferred regimen: Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/24h PO tid (maximum, 500 mg per dose) for 14 (14–21) days OR Doxycycline (for children aged ≥ 􏱢8 years) 4 mg/kg/24h PO bid (maximum, 100 mg per dose) for 14 (14–21) days OR Cefuroxime 30 mg/kg/24h PO bid (maximum, 500 mg per dose) for 14 (14–21) days
  • Alternative regimen: Azithromycin 10 mg/kg/24h (maximum of 500 mg per day) for 7–10 days OR Clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg PO bid (maximum of 500 mg per dose) for 14–21 days OR Erythromycin 12.5 mg/kg PO qid (maximum of 500 mg per dose) for 14–21 days.
Note: A parenteral antibiotic regimen is recommended at the start of therapy for patients who have been hospitalized for cardiac monitoring; an oral regimen may be substituted to complete a course of therapy or to treat ambulatory patients. A temporary pacemaker may be required for patients with advanced heart block. Patients treated with macrolides should be closely observed to ensure resolution of the clinical manifestations.

Mycotic aneurysm

Further information: Mycotic aneurysm § Treatment, and therapeutic approach
  • Empiric antimicrobial therapy[4]

Infectious pericarditis

Further information: Pericarditis treatment and therapeutic approach
  • Bacterial pericarditis
  • Empiric antimicrobial therapy[5][6]
  • Purulent pericarditis
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 28 days AND Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h for 28 days
  • Alternative regimen (1): Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 28 days AND Cefepime 2 g IV q12h for 28 days
  • Alternative regimen (2): Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 14–42 days AND Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14–42 days
Note: Pericardiocentesis must be promptly performed. Pericardial drainage combined with effective systemic antibiotic therapy is mandatory (antistaphylococcal agent plus aminoglycoside, followed by tailored antibiotic therapy according to cultures). Frequent irrigation of the pericardial cavity with urokinase or streptokinase may be considered. Open surgical drainage through subxiphoid pericardiotomy is preferable. Pericardiectomy may be required in patients with dense adhesions, loculated and thick purulent effusion, recurrence of tamponade, persistent infection, and progression to constriction.
  • Purulent pericarditis with contiguous pneumonia
  • Purulent pericarditis with contiguous head and neck infection
  • Purulent pericarditis secondary to infective endocarditis
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL AND Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h
  • Purulent pericarditis after cardiac surgery, pediatric
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV q6h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL AND (Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV q12–24h OR Cefotaxime 200–300 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h) AND Gentamicin 6–7.5 mg/kg/day IV q8h
  • Purulent pericarditis with genitourinary infection, pediatric
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV q6h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL AND (Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV q12–24h OR Cefotaxime 200–300 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h) AND Gentamicin 6–7.5 mg/kg/day IV q8h
  • Purulent pericarditis in immunocompromised host, pediatric
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV q6h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL AND (Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV q12–24h OR Cefotaxime 200–300 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h) AND Gentamicin 6–7.5 mg/kg/day IV q8h
  • Culture-directed antimicrobial therapy[11]
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Preferred regimen: Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h for 14–42 days OR Levofloxacin 500–750 mg IV q24h for 14–42 days OR Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 14–42 days
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by MSSA
  • Preferred regimen: Nafcillin 1–2 g IV q4h for 14–42 days OR Oxacillin 1–2 g IV q4h for 14–42 days OR Cefazolin 1–2 g IV q48h for 14–42 days OR Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 14–42 days OR Clindamycin 600–900 mg IV q8h for 14–42 days
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by MRSA
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h targeting trough levels of 15–20 μg/mL for 14–42 days OR Linezolid 600 mg IV q12h for 14–42 days
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 5–24 MU/day IM/IV q4–6h for 14–42 days OR Cefotaxime 2 g IV q6–8h for 14–42 days OR Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14–42 days
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by Gram-negative bacilli
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by anaerobes
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Bacterial pericarditis caused by Legionella pneumophila
  • Viral pericarditis[12]
  • CMV pericarditis
  • Preferred regimen: immunoglobulin 1 time per day 4 ml/kg on day 0, 4, and 8; 2 ml/kg on day 12 and 16.
Note: Symptomatic treatment is given to the patients with viral pericarditis while in large effusions and cardiac tamponade pericardiocentesis is necessary. The use of corticosteroid therapy is contraindicated except in patients with secondary tuberculous pericarditis, as an adjunct to tuberculosis treatment. Drainage, if needed is done.
  • Coxsackie B pericarditis
  • Preferred regimen: Interferon alpha or beta 2,5 Mio. IU/m2 surface area s.c. 3×per week.
Note: Symptomatic treatment is given to the patients with viral pericarditis while in large effusions and cardiac tamponade pericardiocentesis is necessary. The use of corticosteroid therapy is contraindicated except in patients with secondary tuberculous pericarditis, as an adjunct to tuberculosis treatment. Drainage, if needed is done.
  • Adenovirus and parvovirus B19 perimyocarditis
  • Preferred regimen: Immunoglobulin 10 g intravenously at day 1 and 3 for 6–8 hours
Note: Symptomatic treatment is given to the patients with viral pericarditis while in large effusions and cardiac tamponade pericardiocentesis is necessary. The use of corticosteroid therapy is contraindicated except in patients with secondary tuberculous pericarditis, as an adjunct to tuberculosis treatment. Drainage, if needed is done.
  • Fungal Pericarditis[12]
Note: Corticosteroids and NSAIDs can support the treatment with antifungal drugs. Pericardiocentesis or surgical treatment is indicated for haemodynamic impairment. Pericardiectomy is indicated in fungal constrictive pericarditis.
Note: Corticosteroids and NSAIDs can support the treatment with antifungal drugs. Pericardiocentesis or surgical treatment is indicated for haemodynamic impairment. Pericardiectomy is indicated in fungal constrictive pericarditis.
  • Preferred regimen: Combination of three antibiotics including Penicillin.
Note: Corticosteroids and NSAIDs can support the treatment with antifungal drugs. Pericardiocentesis or surgical treatment is indicated for haemodynamic impairment. Pericardiectomy is indicated in fungal constrictive pericarditis.

Myocarditis

Rheumatic fever

Intravascular catheter-related infections

Septic pelvic vein thrombophlebitis

Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections

References

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  2. ↑ Wormser, Gary P.; Dattwyler, Raymond J.; Shapiro, Eugene D.; Halperin, John J.; Steere, Allen C.; Klempner, Mark S.; Krause, Peter J.; Bakken, Johan S.; Strle, Franc; Stanek, Gerold; Bockenstedt, Linda; Fish, Durland; Dumler, J. Stephen; Nadelman, Robert B. (2006-11-01). "The clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis: clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America". Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 43 (9): 1089–1134. doi:10.1086/508667. ISSN 1537-6591. PMID 17029130.
  3. ↑ Wormser, Gary P.; Dattwyler, Raymond J.; Shapiro, Eugene D.; Halperin, John J.; Steere, Allen C.; Klempner, Mark S.; Krause, Peter J.; Bakken, Johan S.; Strle, Franc; Stanek, Gerold; Bockenstedt, Linda; Fish, Durland; Dumler, J. Stephen; Nadelman, Robert B. (2006-11-01). "The clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis: clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America". Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 43 (9): 1089–1134. doi:10.1086/508667. ISSN 1537-6591. PMID 17029130.
  4. ↑ Gilbert, David (2014). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy 2014. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808782.
  5. ↑ Gilbert, David (2015). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808843.
  6. ↑ Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.
  7. ↑ Maisch, Bernhard; Seferović, Petar M.; Ristić, Arsen D.; Erbel, Raimund; Rienmüller, Reiner; Adler, Yehuda; Tomkowski, Witold Z.; Thiene, Gaetano; Yacoub, Magdi H.; Task Force on the Diagnosis and Management of Pricardial Diseases of the European Society of Cardiology (2004-04). "Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases executive summary; The Task force on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases of the European society of cardiology". European Heart Journal. 25 (7): 587–610. doi:10.1016/j.ehj.2004.02.002. ISSN 0195-668X. PMID 15120056. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ↑ Pankuweit, Sabine; Ristić, Arsen D.; Seferović, Petar M.; Maisch, Bernhard (2005). "Bacterial pericarditis: diagnosis and management". American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs: Drugs, Devices, and Other Interventions. 5 (2): 103–112. ISSN 1175-3277. PMID 15725041.
  9. ↑ Goodman, null (2000-08). "Purulent Pericarditis". Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2 (4): 343–350. ISSN 1092-8464. PMID 11096539. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ↑ Cherry, James (2014). Feigin and Cherry's textbook of pediatric infectious diseases. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455711772.
  11. ↑ Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Maisch B, Seferović PM, Ristić AD, Erbel R, Rienmüller R, Adler Y; et al. (2004). "Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases executive summary; The Task force on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases of the European society of cardiology". Eur Heart J. 25 (7): 587–610. doi:10.1016/j.ehj.2004.02.002. PMID 15120056.
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