**9. Aminoglycosides**

NVS remains susceptible to aminoglycosides (MICs for Gentamicin and streptomycin ≤4 μg/ml), high level aminoglycoside resistance has not been reported. As per AHA and BSAC guidelines for treatment of infective endocarditis caused by *Abiotrophia* or *Granulicatella* species, iv gentamicin is combined with iv penicillin (first line treatment) [33, 56].
