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Revisión del 07:02 27 abr 2015
For antibiotics by organism see Microbiology (Main)
Bone and Joint
Diabetic foot infection
Associated organisms include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Enterobacteriaceae, Proteus, Bacteroides, and Pseudomonas, and Klebsiella
Superficial Mild Infections
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs daily x 14 days OR
- TMP/SMX 2DS tabs PO q12hrs daily x 14 days OR
- Doxycycline 100mg PO q12hrs daily x 14 days
Prior antibiotic treatment or moderate infections
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875/125mg PO q12hrs + TMP/SMX 2DS tabs PO q12hrs daily x 14 days OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs + Ciprofloxacin 750mg PO q12hrs x 14 days
Inpatient Treatment
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV q12hrs plus
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q6hrs OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g IV q8hrs OR
- Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1g IV q8hrs OR
- Imipenem 500mg IV q6hrs OR
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs PLUS
- Cefepime 2g IV q12hrs OR
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs OR
- Aztreonam 2g IV q8hrs
Diskitis or Osteomyelitis
- Treatment targets S. aureus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, E. coli
Inpatient Therapy
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID PLUS any of the following:
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV daily
- Cefepime 2g IV three times daily
- Ceftazidime 2g IV three times daily
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV three times daily
Use cefepime or ciprofloxacin if targeting Pseudomonas spp
Felon
Definitive treatment is drainage but antibiotic coverage for S. aureus and Strep with caution to identify Herpetic whitlow
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs daily x 7 days
- TMP/SMX 2 DS tablets PO q12hrs x 7 days
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs x 7 days
- Dicloxacillin 250mg PO q6hrs daily x 7 days
Infectious Tenosynovitis
Treatment should cover S. aureus, Streptococcus, and MRSA
- Vancomycin 25-30 mg/kg IV loading dose then 15-20mg/kg IV q12hrs PLUS
- Levofloxacin 750 mg IV once daily (avoid in pediatrics) OR
- Ceftriaxone 1g IV daily
- If suspicious of Gonococcal infection then use Ceftriaxone 1g IV once daily AND Chlamydia coverage with
- Azithromycin 1g PO once OR
- Doxycycline 100mg PO twice daily
Animal Bites
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g (50mg/kg) IV four times daily
Pediatrics
- Ceftriaxone 100mg/kg IV once daily AND Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV four times daily OR
- Clindamycin 10mg/kg IV four times daily AND TMP/SMX 5mg/kg IV BID
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50 mg/kg IV four times daily
Treatment should include usual therapy listed above in addition to:
- Clarithromycin 500mg PO twice daily PLUS
- Ethambutol 15 mg/kg PO once daily OR
- Rifampin 600 mg PO once daily AND consult infectious disease
Open fracture
Prophylactic Antibiotics for Open fractures
Initiate as soon as possible; increased infection rate when delayed[1]
Grade I & II Fractures Options
- Cefazolin 2 g IV (immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses) (Ancef)[2]
- Cephalosporin allergy: Clindamycin 900 mg IV (immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses)[2]
Grade III Fracture Options
- Ceftriaxone 2 g IV (immediately x 1 total dose) PLUS Vancomycin 1 g IV (immediately and q12 hours x 2 total doses)[2]
- Cephalosporin allergy: Aztreonam 2 g IV (immediately and q8 hours x 3) PLUS Vancomycin 1 g IV (immediately and q12 hours x 2 total doses)[2]
Special Considerations
- Concern for clostridium (soil contamination, farm injuries, possible bowel contamination): additionally add penicillin[3][2]
- Fresh water wounds: fluoroquinolones OR 3rd/4th generation cephalosporin
- Saltwater wounds (vibrio): doxycycline + ceftazidime OR fluoroquinolone
Pediatric
Grade I & II
- Cefazolin 25mg/kg IV (max 2g) immediately then q8hrs x 3 doses
- Cephalosporin allergy: Clindamycin 10mg/kg IV (max 900mg) immediately then q8hrs x 3 doses
Grade III
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV (max 2g) x 1 + Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV (max 1g) then q12hrs x 2 doses
- Cephalosporin allergy: Aztreonam 30mg/kg IV (max 2g) then q8hrs x 3 + Vancomycin
Osteomyelitis
| Risk Factor | Likely Organism | Initial Empiric Antibiotic Therapy' |
| Elderly, hematogenous spread | MRSA, MSSA, gram neg | Vancomycin 1g IV q12h + (Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375g IV q6h OR Imipenem 500mg IV q6h) |
| Sickle Cell Disease | Salmonella, gram-negative bacteria | Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV once daily OR Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV three times daily, PLUS
|
| DM or vascular insufficiency | Polymicrobial: Staph, strep, coliforms, anaerobes | Vancomycin 1g IV q12h + (Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375g IV q6h OR Imipenem 500mg IV q6h) |
| IV drug user | MRSA, MSSA, pseudomonas | Vancomycin 1g IV q12h |
| Newborn | MRSA, MSSA, GBS, Gram Negative | Vancomycin 15mg/kg load, then reduce dose, AND Ceftazidime 30mg/kg IV q12 h |
| Children | MRSA, MSSA | Vancomycin 10mg/kg q6 h AND Ceftazidime 50mg/kg q8hr |
| Postoperative (ortho) | MRSA, MSSA | Vancomycin 1g IV q12h |
| Human bite | Strep, anaerobes, HACEK organism | Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375gm OR Imipenem 500mg IV q6h |
| Animal bites | Pasteurella, Eikenella, HACEK organism | Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375gm OR Imipenem 500mg IV q6h |
| Foot puncture wound | Pseudomonas | Anti-pseudomonal, staph coverage |
- Dicloxacillin <40kg: 50-100mg/kg/day PO divided q6h; >40kg: 250-500mg PO q6h
Septic Arthritis
For adults treatment should be divided into Gonococcal and Non-Gonococcal
Gonococcal
- Ceftriaxone 1g IV once daily
- Cefixime 400 mg PO BID is an option for outpatient therapy after initial 3 days of Ceftriaxone
Non-Gonococcal
- Treatment should cover S. aureus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, B. burgdorferi
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID PLUS any of the following:
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV once daily
- Cefepime 2g IV three times daily
- Ceftazidime 2g IV three times daily
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV three times daily
Pediatrics
Neonates (<3 months)
- Nafcillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs + Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs
Children (>3 months)
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) OR
- Cefazolin 25mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)
- If MRSA suspected: Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs OR Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)
Sickle Cell
Coverage for Salmonella and Staphylococcus spp
- Vancomycin 20mg/kg IV twice daily PLUS
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV three times daily OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 1g IV three times daily
Septic Bursitis
Cover Staphylococcus aureus (80-90%) and Streptococcus
Outpatient Options
- Clindamycin 300 mg PO three times daily x 14 days OR
- TMP/SMX 2 DS tabs PO two times daily x 14 days OR
- Dicloxacillin 500mg PO q6hr x10 days
Treatment followup with primary physician is important since the regimen may need extension to 3 weeks.
Inpatient Options
- Vancomycin 25-30 mg/kg IV loading then 15-20 mg/kg IV OR
- Clindamycin 600 mg IV three times daily
- Linezolid 600 mg IV BID
- Clindamycin 10mg/kg IV three times daily
- Linezolid 10mg/kg Q8hrs
Cardiovascular
Endocarditis
Native Valves
Options:[4]
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 12g/day IV in 4 doses + Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day IV in 2 or 3 doses
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 12g/day in 4 doses + Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day IV in 2 or 3 doses
- Oxacillin 2g IV six times daily or Nafcillin 2g IV six times daily + Gentamicin 1mg/kg IV three times daily AND Ampicillin 2g IV six times daily
- Daptomycin 6mg/kg IV once daily
Suspected MRSA:[4]
- Vancomycin 30mg/kg/day IV in 2 doses PLUS
- Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day IV in 2 or 3 doses PLUS
- Ciprofloxacin 1000mg/day PO in 2 doses or 800 mg/day IV in 2 doses
Prosthetic Valves (Early)
- Early prosthetic valve endocarditis defined as < 12 months post surgery[4]
- Vancomycin 30mg/kg/day IV in 2 doses PLUS
- Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day IV in 2 or 3 doses PLUS
- Rifampin 1200 mg/day PO in 2 doses
IV Drug User without Prosthetic Valve
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID daily
- Daptomycin 6mg/kg IV once daily
Prosthetic Valve (Late)
- Late prosthetic valve endocarditis defined as ≥ 12 months post surgery[4]
- Same as native valve endocarditis empiric therapy
Dental Procedure Prophylaxis
All antibiotics options are given as a single dose 1 hour prior to the dental procedure
Options:[5]
- Amoxicillin 2g or 50mg/kg
- Ampicillin 2g (50mg/kg) IV or IM
- Cefazolin 1g (50mg/kg) IM or IV or Ceftriaxone 1g (50mg/kg) IM or IV
- Clindamycin 600mg (20mg/kg) PO or IV
- Azithromycin 500mg (15mg/kg) PO or Clarithromycin 500mg (15mg/kg) PO
Pediatric Dosing:
- Amoxicillin 50mg/kg PO (max 2g) 1hr before procedure
- Ampicillin 50mg/kg IV/IM (max 2g) 30min before procedure if unable to take PO
- PCN allergy: Clindamycin 20mg/kg PO or IV (max 600mg) OR
- Azithromycin 15mg/kg PO (max 500mg) OR
- Cephalexin 50mg/kg PO (max 2g)
Pediatric Empiric
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 2g/dose) + Gentamicin 1mg/kg IV q8hrs
- Nafcillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 2g/dose) if MSSA confirmed
- Ceftriaxone 100mg/kg/day IV divided q12h (max 4g/day) as alternative
ENT
Conjunctivitis
Newborn
- Azithromycin 20mg/kg PO once daily for 3 days OR
- Erythromycin 12.5 mg/kg PO q6hrs for 14 days
Chlamydial
- Doxycycline 100mg PO BID for 7 days OR
- Azithromycin 1g (20mg/kg) PO one time dose
- Newborn Treatment: Azithromycin 20mg/kg PO once daily x 3 days or erythromycin PO 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses for 14 days [6]
- Disease manifests 5 days post-birth to 2 weeks (late onset)
Gonococcal
- Due to increasing resistance, CDC recommends dual therapy with Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin (even if patient is negative for Chlamydia).
- Ceftriaxone 1g IM single dose PLUS
- Azithromycin 1g PO one dose
- Newborn Treatment:
- Prophylaxis: Erythromycin ophthalmic 0.5% x1
- Disease manifests 1st 5 days post delivery (early onset)
- Treatment Ceftriaxone 25-50mg IV or IM, max 125mg or cefotaxime single dose of 100 mg/kg (preferred if the patient has hyperbilirubinemia)
- Also requires evaluation for disseminated disease (meningitis, arthritis, etc.)
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Counsel patient/family on importance of hand hygiene/avoiding touching face to prevent spread!
- Apply warm or cool compresses (for comfort and cleansing) every 4 hours, followed by instillation of ophthalmic antibiotic solutions
These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections
- Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Polytrim) 2 drops every 6 hours for 7 days OR
- Erythromycin applied to the conjunctiva q6hrs for 7 days OR
- Levofloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN 1 drop every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID for 2 days THEN 1 drop daily for 5 days
- Chloramphenicol 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1 drop QID for 7 days
NB: levofloxacin is preferred for contact lens wearers for coverage of pseudomonas. Advise not to wear contacts for duration of treatment
Pediatric
Same topical regimens as adults; erythromycin ointment preferred in neonates and young infants
- Erythromycin 0.5% ophthalmic ointment applied q6hrs x 7 days (preferred in neonates/infants) OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic 1 drop TID x 7 days OR
- Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID x 2 days then daily x 5 days
Epiglottitis
Coverage targets Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus pyogenes, and Haemophilus influenzae, and H. parainfluenzae
Immunocompetent
- Ceftriaxone 2gm IV once daily (first line) OR
- Cefotaxime 2gm (50mg/kg) IV three times daily OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g (50mg/kg) IV q 6 hours OR
- Levofloxacin 750mg IV once daily
- Consider Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV to any of the above if risk of MRSA[7]
Immunocompromised
Coverage should extend to all of the typical organisms above as well as Pseudomonas, M. tuberculosis, and C. albicans
- Cefepime 2g (50/kg) IV q8 hours AND Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6 hours
Pediatric Immunocompetent
- Ceftriaxone 50-100mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) (first line) OR
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose) OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose)
- Consider Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs if risk of MRSA
Pediatric Immunocompromised
- Cefepime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g) AND Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs
Dental Abscess
Treatment is broad and focused on polymicrobial infection
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875 mg PO q12 hours x 7-14 days
- Clindamycin 450 mg PO q8 hours x 7-14 days
- Penicillin VK 500 mg PO q6 hours x 7-14 days (frequently prescribed but no longer recommended as monotherapy)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q6 hours x 7 days
- Amoxicillin 1000mg PO x 1, then 500mg PO q8h x 3 days; If I&D
Pediatric
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 25-45mg/kg/day PO divided BID x 7-10 days (max 875mg/dose)
- Clindamycin 30mg/kg/day PO divided TID x 7-10 days (max 1.8g/day) (if PCN allergic)
- Amoxicillin 50mg/kg/day PO divided TID x 7-10 days (max 1.5g/day)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose)
Ludwig's Angina
- Must cover typical polymicrobial oral flora and tailored based on patient's immune status
- Most commonly a 3rd generation cehpalosporin + (clindamycin or metronidazole)
- If the patient is immuncompromised, the antibiotics need to also cover MRSA and gram-negative rods[8]
Immunocompetent Host[9]
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g (50mg/kg) IV q6 hrs OR
- Penicillin G 2-4 million units IV q6 hrs + Metronidazole 500 mg IV q6 hrs OR
- Clindamycin 600 mg IV q6 hrs (option for those allergic to penicillin)
Pediatric Immunocompetent
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose) OR
- Penicillin G 50,000 units/kg IV q6hrs (max 4 million units) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 500mg) OR
- Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)
Immunocompromised[10]
- Cefepime 2 g IV q12 hrs + Metronidazole 500 mg IV q6 hrs OR
- Meropenem 1 g IV q8 hrs OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg (20mg/kg) IV q6 hours
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g (80mg/kg) IV q6 hours
- Add Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV q8 hrs (max 2 g per dose) if concern for MRSA risk factors
Pediatric Immunocompromised
- Cefepime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 500mg) OR
- Meropenem 20mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 1g) OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 80-100mg/kg IV q6-8hrs (max 4.5g)
- Add Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs if concern for MRSA
Mastoiditis
Coverage against S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, S. aureus, H. influenzae
- Clindamycin 600mg IV q8 hours OR (if MRSA concern use Vancomycin regimen)
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV q12 hours PLUS
- Ceftriaxone 1g (50mg/kg) IV once daily OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g (50mg/kg) IV q6 hours
- If chronic or severe, need pseudomonas coverage
- Vancomycin + Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg/dose piperacillin IV q6h (max 4g piperacillin/dose)
Pediatric
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose)
- If MRSA concern: add Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs
- If chronic/severe: Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 4.5g/dose) + Vancomycin
- Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose) as alternative
Trench Mouth (Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis)
- Organisms involved are polymycrobial but often include Fusobacterium necrophorum, Treponema spp, Selenomonas, and Prevotella
Options
- Penicillin V 500 mg PO q6 hours AND Metronidazole 500mg PO q8 hours x 10 days OR
- Clindamycin 600 mg PO q8 hours OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q 6 hours daily
also nystatin oral rinses of 5ml q6 hrs daily for 14 days will help with concominent fungal infection
HIV positive
in addition to antibiotic regimen consider an oral anti-fungal or nystatin
- Fluconazole 200mg PO daily for 14 days
Otitis Media
Initial Treatment
High Dose Amoxicillin
- <2 months
- Amoxicillin 30mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 10 days
- First Dose: 15mg/kg PO x 1
- 2 months - 5 years
- Amoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 10 days
- First Dose: 40-45mg/kg PO x 1
- Max: 1000mg/dose
- 6-12 years
- Amoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 5-10 days
- First Dose: 40-45mg/kg/day PO x 1
- Max: 1000mg/dose
Treatment during prior Month
- If amoxicillin taken in past 30 days, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- 80-90mg of amoxicillin per kg/day PO divided BID x 7-10 days
- Clavulanate increases vomiting/diarrhea
- Cefdinir 14mg/kg/day BID x7-10 days
- Cefpodoxime 10mg/kg PO daily x7-10 days
- Cefuroxime 15mg/kg PO BID x7-10 days
- Cefprozil 15mg/kg PO BID x7-10 days
Otitis/Conjunctivitis
- Suggestive of non-typeable H.flu
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- 80-90mg of amoxicillin per kg/day PO divided BID x 7-10 days
- Clavulanate increases vomiting/diarrhea
Treatment Failure
defined as treatment during the prior 7-10 days
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 80-90mg of amoxicillin per kg/day PO divided BID x 7-10 days
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IM once as single injection x 3 days
- Use if cannot tolerate PO
Penicillin Allergy
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg/day x 1 day and 5mg/kg/day x 4 remaining days
- Clarithromycin 7.5mg/kg PO BID x 10 days
- Clindamycin 10mg/kg PO three times daily
- Clindamycin does not cover H. influenza and M. catarrhalis and treatment should favor Azithromycin use
- Cephalexin 75-100mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 10 days; Max: 4,000mg/24h
Otitis Externa
- Ofloxacin 5 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days (Floxin otic)[11]
- Safe with perforations
- Ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone 3 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days
- Contains hydrocortisone to promote faster healing
- Not recommended for perforation since non-sterile preparation
- Ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone 4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days
- Similar to Cipro HC but safe for perforations
- Often more expensive
- Cortisporin otic 4 drops in ear TID-QID x 7days (neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone)
- Use suspension (NOT solution) if possibility of perforation
- Animal studies suggest possible toxicity from the neomycin although rigorous data is lacking[12]
Pediatric: Same topical regimens apply to children
- Ofloxacin 5 drops (>12yr) or 3 drops (<12yr) in affected ear BID x 7 days
- Ciprofloxacin 3-4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days (with dexamethasone or hydrocortisone)
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Treatment can be delayed for up to 9 days and still prevent major sequelae
Penicillin Options:
- Penicillin V 250mg PO BID x 10d (child) or 500mg BID x 10d (adolescent or adult)[13][14]
- Bicillin L-A <27 kg: 0.6 million units; ≥27 kg: 1.2 million units IM x 1[13][15]
- Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg once daily (maximum = 1000 mg) for 10 days[16]
Penicillin allergic (mild):
- Cephalexin 20 mg per kg PO BID (maximum 500 mg per dose) x 10 days[17]
- Cefadroxil 30 mg per kg PO QD (maximum 1 g daily) x 10 days[18]
Penicillin allergic (anaphylaxis):[13]
- Clindamycin 7 mg/kg/dose TID (maximum = 300 mg/dose) x 10 days[19]
- Azithromycin 12 mg/kg PO once (maximum = 500 mg), then 6 mg/kg (max=250 mg) once daily for the next 4 days[20]
- Clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg/dose PO BID (maximum = 250 mg/dose) x 10 days[21]
Pediatric Dosing:
- Amoxicillin 50mg/kg PO once daily x 10 days (max 1000mg)
- Penicillin V <27kg: 250mg PO BID-TID x 10 days; >27kg: 500mg PO BID-TID x 10 days
- Penicillin G Benzathine <27kg: 600,000 units IM x 1; >27kg: 1.2 million units IM x 1
- PCN allergy (mild): Cephalexin 20mg/kg PO BID x 10 days (max 500mg/dose)
- PCN allergy (mild): Cefadroxil 30mg/kg PO daily x 10 days (max 1g)
- PCN allergy (severe): Azithromycin 12mg/kg PO day 1 (max 500mg), then 6mg/kg daily x 4 days (max 250mg)
- PCN allergy (severe): Clindamycin 7mg/kg/dose PO TID x 10 days (max 300mg/dose)
- PCN allergy (severe): Clarithromycin 7.5mg/kg PO BID x 10 days (max 250mg/dose)
- Clindamycin 7mg/kg/dose PO q8h x 10 days[22]; Max: 300mg/dose
- Azithromycin Children ≥2 years and Adolescents: Oral: 12mg/kg/dose once daily for 5 days (maximum: 500mg daily)
- Amoxicillin 50mg/kg PO q24h x 10 days[23]; Max: 1000mg/day
- Clarithromycin >6mo: 15mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 7-10d
- Cephalexin 40mg/kg/day PO divided q12h x 10 days; Max: 500mg/dose
- Cefpodoxime 100mg q 12 h for 5-10 days
- Cefuroxime 250mg PO bid x10 days
- Cefuroxime 250mg PO bid x10 days
Periorbital Cellulitis
Antibiotics
Outpatient
Treatment recommended for 5-7 days. If signs of cellulitis persist at the end of this period, treatment should be continued until the eyelid erythema and swelling have resolved or nearly resolved.
- TMP/SMX 1-2 double-strength tablets BID OR
- In children: TMP/SMX 8 to 12 mg/kg QD of the TMP component divided every 12 hours
- Clindamycin 300mg Q8H - In children: Clindamycin 30 to 40 mg/kg per day in three to four equally divided doses, maximum 1.8 grams per day
PLUS one of the following agents:
- Amoxicillin 875 mg BID OR
- In children: Amoxicillin 45-90 mg/kg per day divided every 12 hours
- Cefpodoxime 400mg BID OR
- In children: Cefpodoxime 10 mg/kg per day divided every 12 hours, max 200 mg
- Cefdinir 300 mg BID - In children: Cefdinir 14 mg/kg per day, divided every 12 hours, max daily 600 mg
Inpatient
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV BID + (one of the following)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3 g IV q6hr OR
- Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV q4h OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h OR
- Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12hr OR
- Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4h
Pediatric:
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs + (one of the following)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose) OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 4.5g) OR
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV q12hrs (max 2g/dose) OR
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 2g/dose)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Coverage for Streptococcus species, anerobes, Eikenella, H. influenza, S. auresus
Outpatient Options
- Clindamycin 300mg PO Q6hrs x7-10d
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875 mg PO BID x 7-10d
- Penicillin V 500mg PO + Metronidazole 500mg QID
Inpatient Options
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3 gm (75mg/kg) IV four times daily
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5 gm IV TID
- Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV QID
- Clindamycin 600-900mg IV TID
- Penicillin G 4 million units (50,000 units/kg) IV four times daily + Metronidazole 500mg IV three times daily
Pediatric Outpatient
- Clindamycin 30-40mg/kg/day PO divided TID (max 1.8g/day)
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 45mg/kg/day PO divided BID (max 875mg/dose)
Pediatric Inpatient
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose)
- Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)
- Penicillin G 50,000 units/kg IV q6hrs (max 4 million units/dose) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 500mg/dose)
Pertussis
- Antibiotics do not help with severity or duration but may decrease infectivity.
- A reasonable guideline is to treat persons aged >1 year within 3 weeks of cough onset and infants aged <1 year and pregnant women (especially near term) within 6 weeks of cough onset. [24]
- TMP--SMZ should not be administered to pregnant women, nursing mothers, or infants aged <2 months.[25]
- The following regemins are for active disease or postexposure prophylaxis. If a patient is has confirmed disease and is likely to be in contact with infants or pregnant women then the patient should be treated as up to 6-8 weeks after the onset of their illness.
< 1 month old
Same antibiotics for active disease and postexposure prophylaxis
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg (max 500mg/day) daily x 5 days
>1 month old
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg (max 500mg/day) daily x 5 days
- if > 6 months old then day 2-5 of treatment should be reduced to 5mg/kg (250mg/day max)
- TMP/SMX 4mg/kg PO BID daily for 14 days (if > 2 months old)
- Clarithromycin >6 months: 7.5mg/kg PO BID x 7 days (max 500mg/dose)
- Erythromycin 10mg/kg PO QID x 14 days (max 2g/day)
Adults
any of the following antibiotics are acceptable although azithromycin is most commonly prescribed
- Azithromycin 500mg PO once daily for day #1 then 250mg PO once daily for days #2-5
- Clarithromycin 500mg BID x7 days
- Erythromycin 500mg QID x7 days
Suppurative Parotitis
Treatment targeted at S. aureus, gram negative bacilli, mumps, enteroviruses, and influenza virus
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875mg (45mg/kg) PO BID OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO three times daily or Clindamycin 10mg/kg PO four times daily
- Dicloxacillin 500mg (7.5mg/kg) PO four times daily
- Cephalexin 500mg (12.5mg/kg) PO four times daily
- Nafcillin 2g IV six times daily or Nafcillin 50mg/kg IV four times daily
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV BID daily
Pediatric
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 45mg/kg/day PO divided BID (max 875mg/dose)
- Cephalexin 50mg/kg/day PO divided QID (max 500mg/dose)
- Dicloxacillin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided QID
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs
Thrush
- Nystatin oral suspension 400,000-600,000 units (swish and swallow) Q6H until 48 hours after symptoms disappear OR
- Clotrimazole 10 mg troches 5 times/day for 14 consecutive days OR
- Fluconazole 200 mg PO on day one, followed by 100 mg daily for two weeks
- Fluconazole is reserved for moderate to severe disease
Pediatric Dosing
If the patient is breast feeding it is important for the mother to treat her nipples before and after feeding
- Nystatin Oral Suspension 100,000 units/ml for 14 days for all ages
- Premature infants should only have 0.5 - 1 mL given to each side of the mouth every 6 hours
- Clotrimazole 10mg PO five times daily for 14 days
- reserved for patients > 3 years old
- Fluconazole 6 mg/kg PO on day one, followed by 3 mg/kg daily for two weeks
Eye
Corneal Abrasion
Does Not Wear Contact Lens
- Erythromycin ointment qid x 3-5d OR
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution 2 drops q6 hours OR
- Ofloxacin 0.3% solution 2 drops q6 hours OR
- Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic ointment q6 hours
Wears Contact Lens
Antibiotics should cover pseudomonas and favor 3rd or 4th generation fluoroquinolones
- Levofloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops ever 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Tobramycin 0.3% solution 2 drops q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Gatifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Gentamicin 0.3% solution 2 drops six times for 5 days
Pediatric
Same topical regimens as adults
- Erythromycin 0.5% ointment applied QID x 3-5 days (preferred in young children)
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops QID x 5 days
Orbital Cellulitis
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV BID + (one of the following)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3 g IV q6hr OR
- Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV q4h OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h OR
- Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12hr OR
- Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4h
Pediatric:
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs + (one of the following)
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose) OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 4.5g) OR
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV q12hrs (max 2g/dose) OR
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 2g/dose)
GI
Appendicitis
Coverage should extend to E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, and Bacteroides (an anaerobe)
Adult Simple Appendicitis
Antibiotic prophylaxis should be coordinated with surgical consult
Options:
- Cefoxitin 2g IV q6 hours OR
- Cefotetan 2g IV q12 hours OR
- Moxifloxacin 400mg IV once daily OR
- Ertapenem 1g IV once daily
Pediatric Simple Appendicitis
Options:
- Cefoxitin 40mg/kg IV q6 hours
- Cefotetan 40mg/kg IV q12 hours
- Gentamicin 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs +
- Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs OR
- Clindamycin 10mg/kg IV q8hrs
- Ertapenem 15mg/kg IV q12h (max 1g); >13 years: 1g IV daily
Adult Complicated Appendicitis
Defined as perforation, abscess, or phlegmon
Options:
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs +
- Cefepime 2g IV q12hrs OR
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs OR
- Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24hrs OR
- Aztreonam 2g IV q8hrs
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg IV q6hrs
- Meropenem 1g IV q8hrs
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g IV q8hrs
Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis
Options:
- Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs +
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 25mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 500mg)
- Meropenem 20mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 1g)
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 4.5g)
Cautious use should be applied to use of fluoroquinolones in complicated pediatric appendicitis due to the risk of tendon injury
Cholecystitis
Most often isolated organisms are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, and anaerobes, especially Bacteroides fragilis
Uncomplicated
Pathogenicity of Enterococci remains unclear and specific coverage is not routinely suggested for community-acquired infections[26]
- Ertapenem 1g IV once daily OR
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs PLUS
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12 hrs OR
- Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24hrs OR
- Ceftriaxone 1g IV q24hrs
Complicated or Healthcare Associated
Examples of complication include severe sepsis or hemodynamic instability
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg PLUS any of the following options
Options:
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs PLUS Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g IV q8hrs
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg IV q6hrs
- Doripenem 500mg IV q8hrs
- Meropenem 1g IV q8hrs
Pediatric
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 500mg) OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 80-100mg/kg IV q6-8hrs (max 4.5g) OR
- Meropenem 20mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 1g)
Clostridium Difficile
Moderate Infection
- Vancomycin 125 mg PO four times daily for 10 days
- Fidaxomicin 200 mg PO two times daily for 10 days
- Metronidazole 500mg PO or IV three times daily for 10 days (third line therapy)
Pediatric:
- Vancomycin 10mg/kg PO QID x 10 days (max 125mg/dose)
- Fidaxomicin 200mg PO BID x 10 days (>12yr and >40kg); weight-based for younger
- Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg PO/IV TID x 10 days (max 500mg/dose) (third line)
Serous Infection
- Vancomycin 125 mg PO four times daily for 10 days
- Fidaxomicin 200 mg PO two times daily for 10 days
Diverticulitis
Uncomplicated
First, consider whether antibiotics are needed:
- In immunocompetent patients with mild uncomplicated diverticulitis (no systemic signs, able to tolerate PO, reliable follow-up), a trial of supportive care alone (bowel rest, hydration, pain control) without antibiotics is reasonable[27][28]
- Antibiotics ARE indicated if: immunocompromised, significant comorbidities/frailty, CRP >140 mg/L, WBC >15 × 10⁹/L, refractory symptoms, vomiting, or CT showing fluid collection or longer segment of inflammation[27]
If antibiotics are prescribed (4-7 day course preferred):[27]
Preferred:
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875/125mg PO Q8hrs x 5 days (or Augmentin XR 2 tablets BID [each tablet 1gm amoxicillin 62.5mg clavulanate])[29][30]
- Equally effective as fluoroquinolone + metronidazole with lower C. difficile risk (especially in patients ≥65 years)[30]
- Avoids FDA black box fluoroquinolone risks (tendinopathy, neuropathy, aortic dissection, CNS effects)[31]
Alternatives (penicillin allergy or intolerance):
- Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole one double-strength tablet BID PLUS Metronidazole 500mg PO Q8h x 5 days
- Metronidazole 500mg PO Q8hrs PLUS Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 5 days (reserve for patients without non-fluoroquinolone options)[31]
- Moxifloxacin 400mg PO QDaily (same fluoroquinolone cautions apply)[32]
Complicated
Options:
- Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV Q6h or
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375 g IV q6 hours x 7-10 days
- Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h and Metronidazole 1 g IV Q12h
- Ampicillin 2 g IV Q6h and Metronidazole 500 mg IV q6h Plus (Gentamicin 7 mg/kg Q24h or Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV Q12h)
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500 mg IV Q6h
Peritonitis
Intra-Abdominal Sepsis/Peritonitis
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- Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 500mg) + one of:
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) OR
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 80-100mg/kg IV q6-8hrs (max 4.5g) OR
- Meropenem 20mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 1g)
Infectious Diarrhea
Campylobacter jejuni
- Erythromycin 500mg PO BID x 5 days
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 5 days OR
- Azithromycin 500mg PO once daily x 5 days
Pediatric:
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg PO daily x 3 days (max 500mg)
- Erythromycin 10mg/kg PO QID x 5 days (max 500mg/dose)
Entamoeba Histolytica
- Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily for 5-10 days PLUS
- Paromomycin 500mg q8hrs for 7 days OR
- Iodoquinol 650mg q 8hrs daily 20 days
Giardia lamblia
- Metronidazole 250mg PO q8hrs for 7-10days
- Tinidazole 2g PO once
Microsporidium
- Albendazole 400mg PO BID x 21 days + HAART therapy if HIV positive
Cryptosporidium
- Paromomycin 500mg PO q8hrs x 14-28days +HAART therapy if HIV positive
Salmonella (non typhoid)
- Treatment is not recommended routinely but should be considered if:
- Immunocompromised
- Age<6 mo or >50yo
- Has any prostheses
- Valvular heart disease
- Severe Atherosclerosis
- Active Malignancy
- Uremic
Options: Immunocompromised patients should have 14 days of therapy
- TMP/SMX 1 DS tab PO BID x 5 days
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV once daily x 5 days
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO once daily x 5 days
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 5 days
Pediatric:
- Treatment recommended if age <6 months, immunocompromised, or bacteremia
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily x 5 days (max 2g)
- TMP/SMX 8mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID x 5 days
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg PO day 1, then 5mg/kg/day x 4 days
Shigella
Treatment extended for 10 days if immunocompromised'
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 5 days
- TMP/SMX 1 DS tab PO BID x 5 days
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO once daily x 5 days
- Azithromycin 500mg PO daily x 5 days
Pediatric:
- Azithromycin 10mg/kg PO day 1 (max 500mg), then 5mg/kg/day x 4 days
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IM/IV daily x 5 days (max 2g)
- TMP/SMX 8mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID x 5 days (if susceptible)
Vibrio Cholerae
- Doxycycline 300mg PO as single dose
- TMP/SMX 1 tablet (5mg/kg) PO BID daily x 3 daily
- Azithromycin 20mg/kg (1g) PO once
Yersinia enterocolitica
Antibiotics are not required unless patient is immunocompromised or systemically ill
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID daily
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO once daily
- TMP/SMX 1 DS tab (5mg/kg) PO BID
Traveler's Diarrhea
Options for Adults:
- Ciprofloxacin 750mg PO once daily x 1-3 days[33]
- First choice for use except in South and Southeast Asia[34]
- Azithromycin 500mg PO q24h x 3 days OR 1000mg PO x 1[35]
- Rifaximin 200mg PO TID x 3 days[38]
- Ineffective against mucosally invasive pathogens (Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter)
- Considered very safe as it is not absorbed
Typhoid Fever
Oral therapy with Quinolone Susceptibility
- Ciprofloxacin 500-750 mg PO q 12 hrs x 14 days
Parenteral Therapy with Quinolone Susceptibility
- Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q 12 hrs x 10 days
Parenteral Therapy with Quinolone Resistance
- if nalidixic acid resistant, assume fluoroquinolone resistant
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV q 24 hrs x 14 days
- OR
- Cefixime 10-15 mg/kg IV q 12 hrs x 8 days
Oral Therapy with Quinolone Resistance
- Azithromycin 1 g PO daily x 5 days
- Amoxicillin Not 1st line treatment; 50-100mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 14 days; First Dose: 12.5mg-33.3mg/kg PO x 1
- Amoxicillin Not 1st line treatment; 50-100mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 14 days
Pediatric
- Ceftriaxone 50-80mg/kg IV daily x 10-14 days (max 2g)
- Azithromycin 10-20mg/kg PO daily x 5-7 days (max 1g)
- Cefixime 15-20mg/kg/day PO divided BID x 7-14 days (max 400mg/dose)
GU
Candida vaginitis
Uncomplicated
There is little resistance to azole medications; treatment often dictated by patient preference.
- Fluconazole 150mg PO once[39]
- Intravaginal therapy
- Clotrimazole 1% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 2% applied vaginally for 3 days
- Miconazole 2% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 4% cream x 3 days
- Butoconazole 2% applied vaginally x 3 days
- Tioconazole 6.5% applied vaginally x 1
Complicated
Severe or immunosuppressed
- Fluconazole 150mg PO q72h x 3 doses
Non-albicans species
- For example, C. glabrata, C. krusei and other atypical Candida spp.
- Boric acid vaginal suppository intravaginal qday x ≥14 days
- Can be fatal if taken orally
- If empirically treated and later is found to have non-albicans Candida spp., no change in therapy is needed if patient is improving (otherwise switch to boric acid.
Recurrent (≥ 4 infections in a year)
- Treat as for uncomplicated (see above)
- Once therapy completed, prescribe long-term treatment
- Fluconazole 150mg PO qweek x 6 months OR
- Intravaginal medication, such as clotrimazole 500mg PV qweek or 200mg PV twice a week
Pregnant Patients
- Intravaginal clotrimazole or miconazole are the only recommended treatments
- Duration is 7 days
- PO fluconazole associated with congenital malformations and spontaneous abortions[40]
Balanoposthitis
Common organisms are Candida, anaerobes, and Group B Streptococcus
Antifungal
- Clotrimazole 1% applied topically to glans q12hrs until resolution
- Nystatin cream 100,000 units/gm if infection is recurrent after clotrimazole therapy
Antibacterial
- Topical triple antibiotic ointment QID or Mupirocin cream BID
Epididymitis/Epididymorchitis
- For acute epididymitis likely caused by STI [41]
- Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose PLUS
- Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 10 days
- For acute epididymitis most likely caused by STI and enteric organisms (MSM)
- Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose PLUS
- Levofloxacin 500 mg orally once a day for 10 days
- For acute epididymitis most likely caused by enteric organisms
- Levofloxacin 500 mg orally once daily for 10 days
For persons weighing ≥150 kg, 1 g of ceftriaxone should be administered.
Cervicitis/Urethritis
Presumed GC/chlamydia of cervix, urethra, or rectum (uncomplicated)[42]
Typically, treatment for both gonorrhea and chlamydia is indicated, if one entity is suspected.
Standard
- Gonorrhea
- Ceftriaxone IM x 1 (500mg if <150kg, 1g if ≥150kg)
- Chlamydia
- Nonpregnant: Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days
- Pregnant: Azithromycin 1 g PO x 1
Ceftriaxone contraindicated
- Gonorrhea
- Gentamicin 240 mg IM x 1 PLUS azithromycin 2 g PO x 1, OR
- Cefixime 800 mg PO x 1
- Chlamydia^
- Nonpregnant: doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days
- Pregnant: azithromycin 1 g PO x 1
^Additional chlamydia coverage only needed if treated with cefixime only
Partner Treatment
- Gonorrhea
- Cefixime 800mg PO x 1
- Chlamydia
- Nonpregnant: doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 7 days, OR
- Pregnant: azithromycin 1g PO x 1
Associated Bacterial Vaginosis or Trichomonas vaginalis
Non-Pregnant
- Metronidazole 500mg PO BID for 7 days [43]
- Tinidazole 2g PO once
Pregnant
Only treat if the patient is symptomatic
- Metronidazole 500mg PO BID for 7 days [44]
Sexual Partner Treatment
- Female: Same as above
- Male: Metronidazole 2 gm PO x1 [45]
Acute cystitis
===Outpatient=== Women, Uncomplicated
- Nitrofurantoin ER 100mg BID x 5d, OR
- TMP/SMX DS (160/800mg) 1 tab BID x 3d (Females) x7days (Males), OR
- Cephalexin 250mg QID x 5d, OR
- Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID x3d
- Avoid using fluoroquinolone for the first-line treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women.[46]
- Fosfomycin 3 g PO once
- Lower clinical and microbiologic success compared to nitrofurantoin TID for 5 days [47]
Women, Complicated
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID x10-14d, OR
- Cefpodoxime 200 mg BID x10-14d
Women, Concern for Urethritis
- Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x1 AND azithromycin 1gm PO x1 AND nitrofurantoin ER 100mg BID x5d, OR
- Levofloxacin 500mg QD x 14d (covers urinary pathogens, GC, and chlamydia)
- GC resistance to fluoroquinolones is increasing
Men
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID x10-14d, OR
- Cefpodoxime 200 mg BID x10-14d
===Inpatient Options=== *Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hr, OR
- Ceftriaxone 1gm IV QD, OR
- Cefotaxime 1-2gm IV q8hr, OR
- Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day divided q8hr +/- ampicillin 1–2 gm q4hr, OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375 gm IV q6hr, OR
- Cefepime 2gm IV q8hr, OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg IV q8hr
- Cefotetan 500 mg IM/IV q12h
Pediatric
- TMP/SMX 6-12mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID x 7-10 days
- Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 7-10 days (max 500mg/dose)
- Nitrofurantoin 5-7mg/kg/day PO divided q6h x 7-10 days; avoid in infants <1 month
- Cefpodoxime 10mg/kg/day PO divided BID (max 200mg/dose)
- Cefixime 8mg/kg/day PO daily (max 400mg)
Pediatric Inpatient
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g)
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)
- Gentamicin 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs +/- Ampicillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs
Bacterial Vaginosis
First Line Therapy[48]
- Metronidazole 500 mg PO Twice Daily for 7 days OR
- Metronidazole gel 0.75%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally, Daily for 5 days OR
- Clindamycin cream 2%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally Nightly for 7 days
Metronidazole does not cause a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol.[49]
Alternative Regimin
- Clindamycin 300 mg PO BID for 7 days OR
- Clindamycin ovules 100 mg intravaginally qHS for 3 days (do not use if patient has used latex condom in last 72 hours)
Other regimens have been studied and have varying efficacy compared to placebo but due to cost and availability do not represent alternatives outside of absolute contraindications to preferred regimens.
Pregnant
- Metronidazole 500mg PO Twice a day x 7 days[48]
- Metronidazole 250mg PO Three times a day has also been studied[50][51]
- Although metronidazole crosses the placenta, no evidence of teratogenicity or mutagenic effects among infants has been reported in multiple cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies of pregnant women[48]
Prophylaxis (Sexual Assault)
- Metronidazole 500mg PO Twice a day x 7 days[52]
Prostatitis
Associated with STD
Target organisms are E. coli, and STDs (GC)
- Doxycycline 100mg PO q12 hrs x14 days + 500mg IM x1
- Ciprofloxacin no longer recommended to treat gonorrhea in US
No Associated STD and Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Aimed at Enterobacteriaceae, enterococci, Pseudomonas
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO q12hrs x 28 days OR
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily x 28 days OR
- TMP/SMX 1 DS tablet PO q12hrs x 28 days
- Consider extension to 6 wks of empiric therapy
Septic
- Gentamicin 7mg/kg IV daily + 1g IV q12hrs
Pyelonephritis
Treatment is targeted at E. coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis, S. saprophyticus.
Outpatient
Consider one dose of Ceftriaxone 1g IV or Gentamicin 7mg/kg IV if the regional susceptibility of TMP/SMX or Fluoroquinolones is <80%
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x7 days OR
- Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole DS 160/800mg PO BID x14 days OR[53]
- Cephalexin 500mg QID PO x 10-14 days (OR consider 1000mg BID) OR
- Cefdinir 300mg BID PO x 10-14 days OR
- Cefpodoxime 200mg PO BID x 10 days OR[54]
- Cefixime 400mg PO daily x 10 days OR[55]
- Levofloxacin 750mg PO QD x7 days[56]
Adult Inpatient Options
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hr OR
- Ceftriaxone 1gm IV QD (Preferred in pregnancy) OR
- Cefotaxime 1-2gm IV q8hr OR
- Gentamicin 3mg/kg/day divided q8hr +/- ampicillin 1–2 gm q4hr OR
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.375 gm IV q6hr OR
- Cefepime 2gm IV q8hr OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg IV q8hr
Pediatric Outpatient Options
- Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 10-14 days (max 500mg/dose) OR
- Cefixime 8mg/kg PO daily x 10-14 days (max 400mg) OR
- Cefdinir 14mg/kg/day PO divided BID x 10 days (max 600mg/day) OR
- Cefpodoxime 10mg/kg/day PO divided BID x 10 days (max 200mg/dose) OR
- TMP/SMX 6-12mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID x 10-14 days
Pediatric Inpatient Options
- Ceftriaxone 75mg/kg IV QD OR
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs OR
- Ampicillin 25mg/kg IV q6hrs + 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IM/IV q6 hours x 14 days
Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 21 days (first choice) OR
- Erythromycin 500mg PO QID x 21 days OR
- Preferred for pregnant and lactating females
- Azithromycin 1g PO weekly for 3 weeks OR
- Alternative for pregnant women - poor evidence for this treatment currently
- Tetracycline, Minocycline, or Moxifloxacin (x21 days) are also acceptable alternatives to Doxycycline
- Treat sexual partner
- Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 7 days OR
- Azithromycin 1gm PO x1
Herpes
Initial Episode[57][58]
- Acyclovir 400mg PO q8hrs x 7-10 days or 200mg PO 5x/day x 7-10 days OR
- Valacyclovir 1g PO q12hrs x 7-10 days OR
- Famciclovir 250mg PO q8hrs x 7-10 days
Recurrence[57]
- Acyclovir 400mg PO q8hrs x 5 days or 800mg PO q12hrs x 5 days or 800mg PO q8hrs x 2 days OR
- Valacyclovir 500mg PO q12hrs x 3 days or 1g PO qd x 5 days OR
- Famciclovir 125mg PO q12hrs for 5 days or 1g PO q12hrs for 1 day or 500mg PO once then 250mg PO q12hrs for 2 days
Suppressive Therapy[57]
- Acyclovir 400mg PO q12hrs daily OR
- Famciclovir 250mg PO q12hrs daily OR
- Valacyclovir 500mg-1g PO daily (500mg may be less effective)
Syphilis
Early Stage
This is classified as primary, secondary, and early latent syphilis less than one year.
Treatment Options:
- Penicillin G Benzathine 2.4 million units IM x 1
- Repeat dose after 7 days for pregnant patients and HIV infection
- Doxycycline 100mg oral twice daily for 14 days as alternative
Congenital Syphilis:
- Penicillin G 50,000 units/kg IV q4-6h x 10-14 days
- Penicillin G Procaine 50,000 units/kg IM daily x 10-14 days
- Penicillin G Benzathine 50,000 units/kg IM x 1
Older Children:
- Penicillin G Benzathine 50,000 units/kg IM x 1 (max 2.4 million units)
Late Stage
Late stage is greater than one year duration, presence of gummas, or cardiovascular disease
Treatment Options:
- Penicillin G Benzathine 2.4 million units IM weekly x 3 weeks
- Doxycycline 100mg oral twice daily for 4 weeks as alternative
Neurosyphilis
There are 3 Major options with none showing greater efficacy than others:
- Penicillin G 3-4 million units IV every 4 hours x 10-14 days
- Penicillin G 24 million units continuous IV infusion x 10-14 days
- Penicillin G Procaine 2.4 million units IM daily + probenecid 500mg oral every 6 hours for 10-14 days.
- Alternative:
- Ceftriaxone 2gm IV once daily for 10-14 days
- Desensitization to the penicillin allergy is still the preferred method of treatment for patients with early and late stage disease (especially during pregnancy)
Pregnancy
- Penicillin, dosage depends on stage [59]
Neuro
Bell's Palsy
Eye Protection
- Cornea eye protection (Level X)[60]
- Artificial tears qhr while patient is awake
- Ophthalmic ointment at night
- Eye should be taped shut at night
- Protective glasses or goggles
Steroids
Should be started within 72hrs of symptom onset[61]
- Prednisone 60-80mg qday x1wk[62] (Level B Evidence)[63]
Antivirals
Most likely no added benefit when combined with steroids.[64] However also little harm associated with antivirals especially in patients with normal renal function[63]
- Valacyclovir 1000mg TID x1 week OR
- Acyclovir 400mg 5x per day x1 week
Antibiotics
- Consider empiric empiric dosing if high index of suspicion for Lyme based on clinical presentation or lab data
Encephalitis
Often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting Acyclovir empirically is appropriate. In addition to the pathogens below, possible causes can include West Nile Virus, EBV, HIV, toxoplasmosis, or rabies.
HSV encephalitis
- Acyclovir 10mg/kg (10-15mg/kg for pediatrics) every 8hrs
HZV encephalitis
- Acyclovir 10mg/kg every 8hr
CMV encephalitis
- Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV every 12hr OR
- Foscarnet 90mg/kg IV every 12 hrs
Tick Associated (Borrelia burgdorferi, Ehrlichiosis or Rickettsia)
- Doxycycline 200 mg IV once followed by 100 mg IV twice daily
Pediatric
HSV Encephalitis
- Acyclovir 20mg/kg IV q8hrs x 21 days (neonates); 10-15mg/kg IV q8hrs x 14-21 days (children)
CMV Encephalitis
- Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV q12hrs
Tick Associated
- Doxycycline 2.2mg/kg IV q12hrs (max 100mg/dose)
Epidural Abscess
- Target Staph, Strep, and Gram-negative bacilli[65]
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg BID + 500mg (7.5mg/kg) q6 hrs + (Cefotaxime or standard dosing or Ceftazidime)
- Ceftazidime is preferred if pseudomonas is considered likely
- Can substitute Nafcillin or Oxacillin for Vancomycin if not MRSA
Treat for 6-8 weeks
Pediatric
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs + Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 500mg)
- Treat for 6-8 weeks
Meningitis
Neonates (up to 1 month of age)[66]
MRSA is uncommon in the neonate
- Ampicillin 75mg/kg IV q6hrs PLUS
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs OR 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs
- Per AAP, ceftazidime 50mg/kg IV (q12hr for babies < 8 days of age, q8hr for >7 days old) is a reasonable alternative to cefotaxime, offering virtually the same coverage for enteric bacilli and is FDA approved for all age groups[67]
- If suspecting S. pneumoniae or MRSA, add standard neonatal dosing
- Consider acyclovir for HSV
> 1 month old[68]
- Ceftriaxone 2gm (50mg/kg) IV BID daily PLUS
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID daily
- Vancomycin is for resistant Pneumococcus
Alternatives (e.g. penicillin/cephalosporin allergy):
- Meropenem 40mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)
- Chloramphenicol 75-100mg/kg/day IV divided q6h (max 4g/day)
Adult < 50 yr[69]
- Ceftriaxone 2gm (50mg/kg) IV BID daily PLUS
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID daily
- Vancomycin is for resistant Pneumococcus
Adult > 50 yr and Immunocompromised[70]
- Ceftriaxone 2gm (50mg/kg) IV BID daily PLUS
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID daily PLUS
- Ampicillin 2gm IV q4h (hourly if listeria suspected)[71]
Post Procedural (or penetrating trauma)[72]
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV BID daily PLUS
- Cefepime 2g (50mg/kg) IV q8 hours daily OR Ceftazidime 2g (50mg/kg) IV q8 hours daily OR Meropenem 2gm (40mg/kg) IV q8 hours daily
Cryptococcosis Meningitis
Options
- Amphotericin B 1mg/kg IV once daily AND Flucytosine 25mg/kg PO q6hrs daily
- Amphotericin B 5mg/kg IV once daily AND Flucytosine 25mg/kg PO q6hrs daily
Meningitis with severe PCN allergy
- Chloramphenicol 1g IV q6h + 15mg/kg q8-12hr
Meningitis with VP shunt
- Coverage for skin contaminants (S. epidermis, S. aureus)
- Vancomycin plus ceftriaxone plus shunt removal
Neisseria meningitidis Prophylaxis
- Ceftriaxone 250mg IM once
- Ceftriaxone 125mg IM once (if <=15yr)
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO once
- Rifampin 600 mg PO BID x 2 days
- Rifampin <1mo: 5mg/kg PO BID x 2 days; >=1mo: 10mg/kg PO BID x 2 days
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 400mg ampicillin/kg/day IM/IV divided q6 hours; First Dose: 100mg ampicillin/kg IM/IV x 1 (150mg Unasyn/kg IM/IV x 1); Max: 2000mg ampicillin (3000mg Unasyn) per DOSE
- Meropenem 2g IV every 8 hours.
- Nafcillin 100-200mg/kg/day IV divided q4-6h; Max: 12 g/day
Tetanus
- Metronidazole 500 mg IV every 6 hours
(<1200g)
- 7.5 mg/kg PO/IV q48h
- First Dose: 7.5 mg/kg PO/IV x 1
(>1200g AND <1 Month Old)
- <7 days old
- 7.5-15 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12-24h
- First Dose: 7.5-15 mg/kg PO/IV x 1
- >7 days old
- 15-30 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12h
- First Dose: 7.5-15 mg/kg PO/IV x 1
(>1 Month Old)
- 30 mg/kg/day PO/IV q6h
- First Dose: 7.5 mg/kg PO/IV x 1
- Max: 4 g/day
OBGYN
Mastitis
- No need to routinely interrupt breastfeeding with puerperal mastitis.
- For mild symptoms <24 hours, supportive care may be sufficient[73]
- Effective milk removal (frequent breast feeding - use pumping to augment milk removal)
- Analgesia (NSAIDs)
Treatment directed at S. aureus and Strep and E. coli
- Uncomplicated mastitis → 10 days of antibiotics (regardless of MRSA suspicion)[74]
- Dicloxacillin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875mg PO q12hrs OR
- Azithromycin 500mg PO x1 day 1, then 250mg PO daily days 2-5
Endometritis
<48hrs Post Partum
Treatment is targeted against polymicrobial infections, most often 2-3 organisms of normal vaginal flora
- (Preferred first line) Clindamycin 900mg IV q8hrs PLUS Gentamicin 5mg/kg IV q24hrs or 1.5mg/kg IV q8hrs[75] OR
- Doxycycline 100mg IV/PO q12hrs PLUS
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q6hrs
- Cefoxitin 2g IV q6hrs
>48hrs Post Partum
- Doxycycline 100mg IV or PO q12hrs + Metronidazole 500mg IV or PO q8hrs
- Use Metronidazole with caution in breastfeeding mothers as its active metabolite is present in breast milk at concentrations similar to maternal plasma concentrations
PID
Antibiotics
- No sexual activity for 2 weeks;
- Treat all partners who had sex with patient during previous 60 days prior to symptom onset
Outpatient Antibiotic Options
- Ceftriaxone 500mg IM x1 (1g if >150kg)[76][77] + Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 14 days + Metronidazole 500mg PO BID x 14 days[78][79]
- Cefoxitin 2g IM x1 plus Probenecid 1g PO[80] + Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 14 days + metronidazole
Inpatient Antibiotic Options
- Recommended[81]: Ceftriaxone 1g IV q24hr OR Cefoxitin 2g IV q6hr OR Cefotetan 2g IV q12hr + Doxycycline 100mg PO or IV q12hr + Metronidazole 500mg IV or PO q12hr OR
- Clindamycin 900mg IV q8hr + Gentamicin 2mg/kg loading then 1.5mg/kg q8hr IV OR
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q6hr + doxycycline 100mg IV/PO q12hr
- Azithromycin 500mg IV q24h x1-2 days, then 250mg PO q24h x5-6 days
Pulmonary
Pneumonia
Outpatient
Coverage targeted at S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. pneumoniae, C. pneumoniae, and Legionella
Healthy[82]
No comorbidities (chronic heart, lung, liver, or renal disease; diabetes mellitus; alcoholism; malignancy; or asplenia) and no risk factors for MRSA or Pseudomonas aeruginosa (include prior respiratory isolation of MRSA or P. aeruginosa or recent hospitalization AND receipt of parenteral antibiotics (in the last 90 d))
- Amoxicillin 1 g three times daily (strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence), OR
- Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily (conditional recommendation, low quality of evidence), OR
- Macrolide in areas with pneumococcal resistance to macrolides <25% (conditional recommendation, moderate quality of evidence).
- Azithromycin 500 mg on first day then 250 mg daily OR
- Clarithromycin 500 mg BID or clarithromycin ER 1,000 mg daily
- Duration of therapy 5 days minimum
Unhealthy[82]
If patient has comorbidities or risk factors for MRSA or Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Combination therapy:
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- 500 mg/125 mg TID OR amox/clav 875 mg/125 mg BID OR 2,000 mg/125 mg BID. Duration is for a minimum of 5 days and varies based on disease severity and response to therapy; patients should be afebrile for ≥48 hours and clinically stable before therapy is discontinued[83]
- OR cephalosporin
- Cefpodoxime 200 mg BID OR cefuroxime 500 mg BID
- AND macrolide
- Azithromycin 500 mg on first day then 250 mg daily
- OR clarithromycin 500 mg BID OR clarithromycin ER 1,000 mg daily (strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence for combination therapy)
- OR doxycycline 100 mg BID (conditional recommendation, low quality of evidence for combination therapy)
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Monotherapy: respiratory fluoroquinolone (strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence):
- Levofloxacin 750 mg daily OR
- Moxifloxacin 400 mg daily OR
- Gemifloxacin 320 mg daily
Inpatient
- Monotherapy or combination therapy is acceptable
- Combination therapy includes a cephalosporin and macrolide targeting atypicals and Strep Pneumonia[84]
- Adjunctive corticosteroids in severe CAP: The SCCM 2024 Focused Update strongly recommends corticosteroids for hospitalized adults with severe bacterial CAP (strong recommendation, moderate certainty)[85]
- CAPE COD trial (NEJM 2023): Hydrocortisone 200 mg IV daily (50 mg q6h) in severe CAP requiring ICU/intermediate care → ↓ 28-day mortality (6.2% vs 11.9%, NNT ~18), ↓ intubation, ↓ vasopressor use[86]
- Duration: 200 mg/day for 4–7 days based on clinical improvement, then tapered (total 8–14 days)
- Excluded patients already in septic shock
- No recommendation for or against steroids in less severe CAP[85]
- Avoid in influenza pneumonia (without bacterial superinfection)[82]
- Duration: Minimum 5 days; continue until clinically stable (temp ≤37.8°C, HR ≤100, RR ≤24, SBP ≥90, SpO2 ≥90% on RA, tolerating PO, baseline mental status) for ≥48 hours[82]
- De-escalation: If empiric MRSA or Pseudomonas coverage was started, de-escalate to standard CAP therapy within 48 hours if cultures/MRSA nasal PCR are negative and patient is improving[82]
Community Acquired (Non-ICU)
Coverage against community acquired organisms plus M. catarrhalis, Klebsiella, S. aureus[82]
- β-lactam (e.g. ceftriaxone 1–2g daily OR ampicillin-sulbactam 1.5–3g q6h OR cefotaxime 1–2g q8h OR ceftaroline 600mg q12h) PLUS
- Macrolide (e.g. azithromycin 500 mg daily or clarithromycin 500 mg BID) OR
- Doxycycline 100mg IV/PO BID (if contraindications to both macrolides and fluoroquinolones) OR
- Levofloxacin 750mg IV/PO once daily OR
- Moxifloxacin 400mg IV/PO once daily
ICU, Low Risk of MRSA/Pseudomonas
- Ceftriaxone 1-2g IV + Azithromycin 500mg IV OR
- Ceftriaxone 1-2g IV + (moxifloxacin 400mg IV or levofloxacin 750mg IV)
- Penicillin allergy:
- (Moxifloxacin or levofloxacin) + (aztreonam 1-2g IV or clindamycin 600mg IV)
ICU, Risk of Pseudomonas (without MRSA risk)
2019 guidelines recommend single antipseudomonal β-lactam (changed from double gram-negative coverage in 2007 guidelines)[82]
- Antipseudomonal β-lactam: Piperacillin-Tazobactam 4.5g q6h OR Cefepime 2g q8h OR meropenem 1g q8h OR Imipenem 500mg q6h
- PLUS azithromycin 500mg IV daily OR respiratory fluoroquinolone (levofloxacin 750mg IV daily or moxifloxacin 400mg IV daily)
- If Pseudomonas is not isolated and patient is improving, de-escalate to standard CAP regimen[82]
ICU, Risk of MRSA
Add MRSA coverage to appropriate regimen above[82]
- Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8-12h (target AUC/MIC 400-600) OR Linezolid 600 mg IV q12h
- MRSA nasal PCR has a high negative predictive value (~95%); if negative, MRSA coverage can be safely discontinued[87]
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
Pneumonia developing ≥48 hours after hospital admission in non-intubated patients[88]
- High risk of MRSA or high mortality risk (ventilatory support for HAP or septic shock)
- Antipseudomonal β-lactam from two different classes with activity against Pseudomonas:
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam 4.5g q6h OR Cefepime 2g q8h OR ceftazidime 2g q8h OR meropenem 1g q8h OR Imipenem 500mg q6h
- PLUS antipseudomonal non-β-lactam: Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24h OR ciprofloxacin 400mg q8h OR aminoglycoside (e.g. tobramycin, gentamicin, amikacin)
- PLUS Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV q8-12h OR Linezolid 600mg IV q12h
- Low risk of MRSA and low mortality risk
- Single antipseudomonal β-lactam (from list above) may be sufficient[88]
- Of note, the combination of vancomycin + piperacillin-tazobactam carries higher risk of AKI compared to cefepime + vancomycin[89]
- Consider tobramycin or other aminoglycoside in place of fluoroquinolones given FDA 2016 warnings
- Duration: 7 days recommended for HAP/VAP[88]
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Pneumonia developing ≥48 hours after endotracheal intubation[88]
- High risk of MRSA or IV antibiotics in the last 90 days or unit MRSA prevalence >10-20% or unknown
- Include an antibiotic from each of these 3 categories:
- 1. MRSA coverage: Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV q8-12h OR Linezolid 600 mg IV q12h PLUS
- 2. Antipseudomonal β-Lactam: Piperacillin-Tazobactam 4.5g q6h OR Cefepime 2g q8h OR meropenem 1g q8h OR Imipenem 500mg q6h OR Aztreonam 2g q8h PLUS
- 3. Antipseudomonal non-β-Lactam: Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q8h OR Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24h OR aminoglycoside
- Low risk of MRSA and Pseudomonas (no risk factors for antimicrobial resistance, unit MRSA <10-20%)
- Single antipseudomonal β-lactam monotherapy (from list above) is acceptable[88]
- Duration: 7 days recommended[88]
Skin and Soft Tissue
Erysipelas
Coverage for S. pyogenes
- Penicillin G 300K U/d IM for <30 kg, 600K to 1 million U/d IM for >30 kg (first line therapy[90]) OR
- Clindamycin 450mg (5mg/kg) PO q8hrs x 10 days (if PCN allergic) OR
- Cephalexin 500mg (6.25mg/kg) PO q6hrs x 10 days OR
- Ceftriaxone 1g (50mg/kg) IV once daily x 10 days OR
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO/IV daily x 10 days OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 500mg PO BID x 10 days (generally reserved for failure of first line therapy)
Bullous Erysipela or MRSA suspected: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, doxycycline, or minocycline
Pediatric
- Penicillin G <30kg: 300,000 U/day IM; >30kg: 600,000-1 million U/day IM OR
- Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 10 days (max 500mg/dose) OR
- Clindamycin 30mg/kg/day PO divided TID x 10 days (max 1.8g/day) OR
- Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) x 10 days
Cellulitis/Superficial Abscess with Cellulitis
Tailor antibiotics by regional antibiogram
Outpatient
- 5 day treatment duration
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
- Add DS 1 tab PO BID if MRSA suspected
- Clindamycin 450mg PO TID covers Strep and Staph
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
Pediatric Outpatient
- Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h (max 500mg/dose) OR
- Add 8-12mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID if MRSA suspected
- Clindamycin 30-40mg/kg/day PO divided TID (max 1.8g/day)
Inpatient
- Vancomycin 20mg/kg IV q12hrs OR
- Clindamycin 600mg IV q8hrs OR
- Linezolid 600mg IV q12hrs OR
- Daptomycin 4mg/kg IV once daily
Pediatric Inpatient
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs OR
- Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose) OR
- Linezolid <12yr: 10mg/kg IV q8hrs; >12yr: 600mg IV q12hrs
- Doxycycline 100mg PO/IV q12hrs daily + Cefepime 1g IV q12hrs x 10 days
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs x 10 days
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO q12hrs x 10 days
- TMP/SMX 2 DS tablets PO q12hrs x 10 days
- Ceftriaxone 1g (50mg/kg) IV q24hrs
Impetigo
Coverage for MSSA, MRSA, Group A Strep
Topical therapy
- Mupirocin 2% ointment q8hrs x 5 days
Oral Therapy
- Cephalexin 500mg (6.25mg/kg) PO q6hrs x 10 days OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875mg (12.5mg/kg) PO q12hrs x 10 days OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs (or 10mg/kg PO q6hrs) x 10 days OR
- Dicloxacillin 500mg (3mg/kg) PO q6hrs x 10 days
Pediatric
- Mupirocin 2% ointment applied TID x 5 days
- Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h x 7-10 days (max 500mg/dose) OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 25mg/kg/day PO divided BID x 7-10 days OR
- Clindamycin 30mg/kg/day PO divided TID (max 1.8g/day) OR
- Dicloxacillin 12.5-25mg/kg/day PO divided q6h x 7-10 days
Bioterrorism
Anthrax
Postexposure Prophylaxis
Patient should be vaccinated at day #0, #14, #28
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO q12hrs x 60 days OR
- Doxycycline 100mg PO q12hrs x 60 days
Cutaneous Anthrax (not systemically ill)
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO q12hrs x 60 days
- Doxycycline 100mg PO q12hrs x 60 days
Inhalation or Cutaneous with systemic illness
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs x 60 days OR
- Doxycycline 100mg IV q12hrs x 60 days PLUS
- Clindamycin 900mg IV q8hrs
Pediatric Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Ciprofloxacin 15mg/kg PO q12hrs x 60 days
- Doxycycline 2.2mg/kg PO q12hrs x 60 days
Pediatric Cutaneous Anthrax (not ill)
- Same as pediatric postexposure dosing and duration
Pediatric Inhalational or Cutaneous (systemically ill)
- Ciprofloxacin 15mg/kg IV q12hrs OR
- Doxycycline 2.2mg/kg IV q12hrs PLUS
- Clindamycin 7.5mg/kg q6hrs
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 1g IV q6h for at least 2wk
- Imipenem/Cilastatin Neonates >32 wk gestation; 40-75 mg/kg/day IV divided q8-12h for at least 2wk; 1 month and older; 100 mg/kg/day IV divided q6h for at least 2wk
- Rifampin 600 mg IV q12h for at least 2 wk as part of a multi-drug regimen; Switch to PO abx x60 days total if inhalational exposure
- Rifampin Neonates >32 wk gestation; 10-20 mg/kg/day IV divided q12-24h for at least 2 wk as part of multi-drug regimen; 1+ mo; 20 mg/kg/day IV divided q12h for at least 2 wk as part of multi-drug regimen; Max: 300 mg/dose
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 1g IV q6h for at least 2wk
- Imipenem/Cilastatin Neonates >32 wk gestation; 40-75 mg/kg/day IV divided q8-12h for at least 2wk; 1 month and older; 100 mg/kg/day IV divided q6h for at least 2wk
- Rifampin 600 mg IV q12h for at least 2 wk as part of a multi-drug regimen; Switch to PO abx x60 days total if inhalational exposure
- Rifampin Neonates >32 wk gestation; 10-20 mg/kg/day IV divided q12-24h for at least 2 wk as part of multi-drug regimen; 1+ mo; 20 mg/kg/day IV divided q12h for at least 2 wk as part of multi-drug regimen; Max: 300 mg/dose
Botulism
Supportive Care
- Early ventilatory support
- Consider intubation when vital capacity <30% predicted or <12cc/kg
- Wound Managment
- Early wound debreedment with surgical consult.
- Also exclude Necrotizing fasciitis and coverage with same broad antibiotic coverage
Foodborne Botulism
- Equine Serum Botulism Antitoxin
- only for patients > 1yo
- Antitoxin obtained through CDC or local Department of Health.
Infant Botulism (<1yo)
- Human-based Botulism IG 100mg/kg IV x 1 dose (BabyBIG)
- infusion divided into 25mg/kg/hr IV x 15 min followed by 50mg/kg/hr if no allergic reactions
- Stop infusion after total of 100mg/kg infused
- BabyBIG obtained through CDC or local Department of Health
Inhalational Botulism
- Equine Serum Botulism Antitoxin
- only for patients > 1yo
- Antitoxin obtained through CDC or local Department of Health
Wound Botulism
- Individualize therapy with ID consultant
- Broad antibiotic coverage same as for Necrotizing fasciitis while awaiting wound cultures
Smallpox
- IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES
- Vaccine administered up to 3 days post-exposure was effective in preventing infection as well as lessening the severity of the disease if infection occurred [91]
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccinia Vaccine (administer within 72hrs of exposure)
Active Disease
- Supportive care and wound care for open lesions
- Vaccinia Vaccine within the first 72hrs can decrease total disease severity and within 7 days may decrease symptoms
- Vaccination is not efficacious once the patient has developed rash[92]
Tularemia
Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Doxycycline 100mg PO q12hrs x 14 days OR
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO q12hrs x 10 days
Active Disease
- Streptomycin 1g (15mg/kg) IM q12hrs daily x 10 days (First line) OR
- Gentamicin 5mg/kg/day IV/IM once daily x 10 days OR
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg (15mg/kg) IV q12hrs x 10 days OR
- Doxycycline 100mg (2.2mg/kg) IV q12hrs x 14 days OR
- Chloramphenicol 15mg/kg IV q6hrs x 14 days
- Streptomycin 1g IM q12h x10 days; Maximum dose: 2 g/day (adjust dose based on serum levels)
- Streptomycin 15mg/kg IM q12h x10 days; Maximum dose: 2 g/day (adjust dose based on serum levels)
Pediatric
- Gentamicin 2.5mg/kg IV/IM q8hrs x 10 days
- Doxycycline 2.2mg/kg PO/IV q12hrs x 14 days (max 100mg/dose)
- Ciprofloxacin 15mg/kg PO/IV q12hrs x 10 days (max 500mg PO / 400mg IV)
Environmental Exposure
Immunocompromised
Neutropenic Fever
Zosyn 4.5g IV
OR
Meropenem 1g IV
PLUS/MINUS
Gentamicin 2mg/kg IV
ADD
Vancomycin 1g IV for catheter related infection, colonization with MRSA, gram-positive culture unknown susceptibility, suspected sepsis
Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Pediatric
See Antibiotics By Diagnosis (Peds)
Sepsis
Arthropod and Parasitic Infections
See Also
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