What is the recommended duration of ampicillin sodium therapy for native valve endocarditis caused by enterococcus species?
Ampicillin sodium therapy for native valve endocarditis caused by enterococcus species is recommended for a duration of 4-6 weeks, with a 4-week therapy recommended for patients with symptoms of illness less than 3 months and a 6-week therapy recommended for native valve symptoms more than 3 months and for patients with prosthetic valve or prosthetic material.