What is the recommended therapy for pneumococcal endocarditis caused by a penicillin-susceptible strain?
Generally, for penicillin-susceptible strains, penicillin with or without an aminoglycoside has been used. It was the consensus of the writing group that consultation with an infectious disease specialist should be considered for all children with IE but especially for IE caused by S pneumoniae that is not susceptible to penicillin.