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===Cervico-facial actinomycosis=== | ===Cervico-facial actinomycosis=== | ||
*Preferred treatment : High doses (18-24 million units a day) of intravenous penicillin G over two to six weeks, followed by oral penicillin V at a dose of 2-4 g/day for six to 12 months. | *Preferred treatment : High doses (18-24 million units a day) of intravenous [[penicillin]] G over two to six weeks, followed by oral [[penicillin]] V at a dose of 2-4 g/day for six to 12 months. | ||
*Alternate treatment : [[Doxycycline]], [[minocycline]], [[clindamycin]], and [[erythromycin]] are suitable for patients who are allergic to [[penicillin]]. [[Erythromycin]] is a safe option for pregnant patients. | |||
===Deep neck infection=== | ===Deep neck infection=== | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 4 June 2015
Anthrax, oropharyngeal
Buccal cellulitis
Cervico-facial actinomycosis
- Preferred treatment : High doses (18-24 million units a day) of intravenous penicillin G over two to six weeks, followed by oral penicillin V at a dose of 2-4 g/day for six to 12 months.
- Alternate treatment : Doxycycline, minocycline, clindamycin, and erythromycin are suitable for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Erythromycin is a safe option for pregnant patients.