Buxton Exam 2

Question 1

What is the recommended therapy for subacture bacterial endocarditis?

Answer 1

Aminoglycosides (streptomycin, gentamicin, amikacin) + Vanc

Question 2

What is the mechanism of penicillin resistance in Step pneumo?

Answer 2

Altered penicillin binding proteins

Question 3

What are the possible antibiotics useful for treating bacteria that are penicillin resistant?

Answer 3

Use of Beta-lactamase inhibitors in conjunction with penicillin