Daptomycin for Treatment of <i>S. Epidermidis</i> Endocarditis in an Extremely Preterm Neonate—Outcome and Perspectives

Abstract

With a considerable morbidity and mortality burden, infective endocarditis still represents a challenge for clinicians. This is a case of persistent Staphylococcus epidermidis endocarditis in an extremely preterm newborn. The infection, initially treated with vancomycin, was successfully cured with daptomycin. Its use was safe and effective, ensuring a complete remission without adverse effects.

Keywords

• endocarditis
• <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>
• daptomycin
• neonate
• preterm