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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Blood cultures are sent to the laboratory. Antibiotic treatment is started. Blood cultures confirm an infection with methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus epidermidis. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
assistant
Intravenous nafcillin + rifampin for 6 weeks + gentamicin for 2 weeks