A 45-year-old man presents with fever. On examination he is noted to have a pansystolic murmur and splinter haemorrhages. He is generally unwell with a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg and a temperature of 38.8ºC.
What is the most suitable antibiotic therapy until blood culture results are known?
A.A IV flucloxacillin + gentamicin***
B.A IV benzylpenicillin + gentamicin
C.A IV vancomycin + gentamicin
D.A IV vancomycin + benzylpenicillin
E.A IV ceftriaxone + benzylpenicillin.
What is the most suitable antibiotic therapy until blood culture results are known?
A.A IV flucloxacillin + gentamicin***
B.A IV benzylpenicillin + gentamicin
C.A IV vancomycin + gentamicin
D.A IV vancomycin + benzylpenicillin
E.A IV ceftriaxone + benzylpenicillin.
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