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Follow guidance to individualize antibacterial regimens when treating infective endocarditis

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The management of infective endocarditis requires individualized treatment and a multi-disciplinary team. Guidelines are available to help aid antibacterial decisions, taking into account the causative pathogens and patient factors.

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This article was adapted from the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs 2013;13(4):251–8 [3]. The preparation of these articles was not supported by any external funding.

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    Adis Medical Writers. Follow guidance to individualize antibacterial regimens when treating infective endocarditis. Drugs Ther Perspect 30, 100–104 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40267-013-0099-8

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