Commercially available fluoroquinolones are not very useful for the treatment of infections caused by enterococci [3]. In recent years, new fluoroquinolones have been developed offering a broader spectrum and higher activity against Gram-positive cocci.

Is enterococcus sensitive to fluoroquinolones?

The quinolone sensitivity of the E. faecalis strains was as follows: 95.2% were sensitive to levofloxacin, 90.3% to ciprofloxacin, and 73.2% to norfloxacin, respectively.

What antibiotic covers enterococcus?

Ampicillin plus ceftriaxone is as effective as ampicillin plus gentamicin for treating enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis.