Therapeutic Issues in Relapsing Enterococcus faecalis Endocarditis.

Abstract

We have read with great interest the article by Daneels et al., which analyzes the treatment approach and risk of relapse in a large cohort of patients with definite Enterococcus faecalis endocarditis (EFIE). Although relatively less serious than endocarditis caused by other microorganisms, EFIE is fearsome due to the high risk of relapse.