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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Enterococcus species are a significant cause of infective endocarditis (IE), especially in healthcare-associated infections.
  • Patients with enterococcal IE often present with advanced age and multiple comorbidities.
  • Emerging resistance to antibiotics, including high-level aminoglycosides (HLAR), vancomycin, and multidrug resistance (MDR), complicates treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of Enterococcus infective endocarditis (IE).
  • To discuss the main mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Enterococcus species.
  • To evaluate existing and potential treatment strategies for enterococcal IE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Enterococcus infective endocarditis (IE).
  • Analysis of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.
  • Evaluation of current and guideline-recommended treatment options.

Main Results:

  • Ampicillin plus ceftriaxone shows promise for HLAR Enterococcus faecalis IE.
  • Further clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy for non-HLAR EFIE and compare with ampicillin/gentamicin.
  • Limited new antimicrobial alternatives have demonstrated significant efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Enterococcal IE presents unique challenges due to resistance patterns.
  • Optimizing treatment requires understanding resistance mechanisms and exploring novel therapeutic combinations.
  • Evidence-based guidelines and further clinical trials are crucial for advancing patient care.