A patient presents with fever, chills, and a new heart murmur. Blood cultures are positive for Streptococcus viridans. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial empiric antibiotic therapy?
Oral amoxicillin
IV ceftriaxone + vancomycin
IV gentamicin + vancomycin
Oral ciprofloxacin
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Read the following statements about agarose gel electrophoresis and choose the incorrect option.
The agarose gel used in the technique is extracted from seaweeds
The DNA fragments separate according to their size
Separated DNA fragments can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to infrared rays
DNA fragments move from cathode to anode under the influence of an electric field
Read the following statements about agarose gel electrophoresis and choose the incorrect option.
The agarose gel used in the technique is extracted from seaweeds
The DNA fragments separate according to their size
Separated DNA fragments can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to infrared rays
DNA fragments move from cathode to anode under the influence of an electric field
