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:1.*'''Amebic Liver Abscess'''
:*1.'''Amebic Liver Abscess'''
::*Preferred regiemn: [[Metronidazole]] 750 mg PO tid for 10 days {{or}} [[Tinidazole]] 2 g PO once daily for 5 days Followed by [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days
::*Preferred regiemn: [[Metronidazole]] 750 mg PO tid for 10 days {{or}} [[Tinidazole]] 2 g PO once daily for 5 days Followed by [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days


:2.*'''Amebic Colitis'''
:*2.'''Amebic Colitis'''
::*Preferred regimen: [[Tinidazole]] 2 g PO once daily for 5 days {{and}} [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days
::*Preferred regimen: [[Tinidazole]] 2 g PO once daily for 5 days {{and}} [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days


:3.*'''Asymptomatic Intestinal Colonization'''
:*3.'''Asymptomatic Intestinal Colonization'''


::*Preferred regimen: [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days
::*Preferred regimen: [[Paromomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses per day for 5-10 days {{or}} [[Diloxanide furoate]] 500 mg PO tid for 10 days

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Bacteria – Gram-Positive Cocci

  • 1. Infectious endocarditis
  • 1.1 In adults
  • 2. Intravascular catheter-related infections[1]
  • 2.1 Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 2.1.1.1.1 Neonates
  • 0–4 weeks of age and 1200 g- 50 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • ≤7 days and 1200–2000 g- 50 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • >7 days of age and <2000g- 75 mg/kg/day q8h.
  • >7 days of age and >1200 g - 100 mg/kg/day q6h.
  • 2.1.1.1.2 Infants and children: Nafcillin 100–200 mg/kg/day q4–6h.
  • 2.1.1.2.1 Neonates
  • 0–4 weeks of age and 1200 g - 50 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • Postnatal age <7 days and 1200–2000 g- 50–100 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • Postnatal age <7 days and >2000 g, 75–150 mg/kg/day q8h.
  • Postnatal age ≥7 days and 1200–2000 g- 75–150 mg/kg/day q8h.
  • Postnatal age ≥7 days and >2000 g, 100–200 mg/kg/day q6h.
  • 2.1.1.3.1 Neonates
  • Postnatal age ≤7 days: 40 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • Postnatal age >7 days and 2000 g: 40 mg/kg/day q12h.
  • Postnatal age >7 days and 12000 g: 60 mg/kg/day q8h.
  • 2.1.1.3.2 Infants and children: 50 mg/kg/day q8h.
  • 2.1.1.4.1 Neonates
  • Postnatal age ≤7 days and <1200 g, 15 mg/kg/day q24h.
  • Postnatal age ≤7 days and 1200–2000 g, 10–15 mg/kg q12–18h.
  • Postnatal age ≤7 days and >2000 g, 10–15 mg/kg q8–12h.
  • Postnatal age >7 days and <1200 g, 15 mg/kg/day q24h.
  • Postnatal age >7 days and 1200–2000 g, 10–15 mg/kg q8–12h.
  • Postnatal age >7 days and >2000 g, 15–20 mg/kg q8h.
  • 2.1.1.4.2 Infants and children: 40 mg/kg/day q6–8h.
  • 2.2 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 2.2.1.1.1 Neonates
  • 0–4 weeks of age and birthweight <1200 g: 10 mg/kg q8–12h (note: q12h in patients <34 weeks gestation and <1 week of age).
  • <7 days of age and birthweight >1200 g, 10 mg/kg q8–12h (note: q12h in patients <34 weeks gestation and <1 week of age).
  • 7 days and birthweight >1200 g, 10 mg/kg q8h.
  • 2.2.1.1.2 Infants and children <12 years of age: 10 mg/kg q8h Children 12 years of age and adolescents: 10 mg/kg q12h.
  • 2.2.1.2.1 Neonates
  • Premature neonates and <1000 g, 3.5 mg/kg q24h; 0–4 weeks and <1200 g, 2.5 mg/kg q18-24h.
  • Postnatal age 7 days: 2.5 mg/kg q12h.
  • Postnatal age 17 days and 1200–2000 g, 2.5 mg/kg q8-12h.
  • Postnatal age 17 days and 12000 g, 2.5 mg/kg q8h.
  • Once daily dosing for premature neonates with normal renal function, 3.5–4 mg/kg q24h.
  • Once daily dosing for term neonates with normal renal function, 3.5–5 mg/kg q24h.
  • 2.2.1.2.2 Infants and children <5 years of age: 2.5 mg/kg q8h; qd dosing in patients with normal renal function, 5–7.5 mg/kg q24h.
  • 2.2.1.2.3 Children >5 years of age: 2–2.5 mg/kg q8h; qd s with normal renal function, 5–7.5 mg/kg every 24 h.
  • 2.2.1.3.1 Infants 12 months of age and children: mild-to-moderate infections, 6–12 mg TMP/kg/day q12h; serious infection, 15–20 mg TMP/kg/day q6-8h.
  • 3. Cellulitis
3.1 Purulent cellulitis (defined as cellulitis associated with purulent drainage or exudate in the absence of a drainable abscess)
  • 3.1.1 In adults
  • 3.1.2 In childern
Doxycycline If patient body weight 45kg: adult dose OR Minocycline 4 mg/kg PO 200 mg as a single dose, then 2 mg/kg/dose PO q12h OR Linezolid 10 mg/kg PO q8h, not to exceed 600 mg/dose
  • 3.2 Nonpurulent cellulitis (defined as cellulitis with no purulent drainage or exudate and no associated abscess)
  • 3.2.1 In adults
Note: Empirical therapy for b-hemolytic streptococci is recommended. Empirical coverage for CA-MRSA is recommended in patients who do not respond to b-lactam therapy and may be considered in those with systemic toxicity.
Note: Provide coverage for both b-hemolytic streptococci and CA-MRSA b-lactam (eg, amoxicillin) and/or TMP-SMX or a tetracycline
  • 3.2.2 In childern
Note (1): Clindamycin causes Clostridium difficile–associated disease may occur more frequently, compared with other oral agents.
Note (2): Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole not recommended for women in the third trimester of pregnancy and for children ,2 months of age.
Note (3): Tetracyclines are not recommended for children under 8 years of age and are pregnancy category D.
  • 4.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 4.1.1 In adults
  • 4.1.2 In childern
Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd OR 300–450 mg bid to Vancomycin.
  • 4.2 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 5. Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infection [5][6]
  • 5.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h AND/OR Rifampin 600 mg IV or PO q24h
Note: Shunt removal is recommended, and it should not be replaced until cerebrospinal fluid cultures are repeatedly negative.
  • 5.2 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 6.1 Penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks
  • 6.2 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus
  • Preferred regimen: Cefazolin 2 g IV q8h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks OR Nafcillin 2 g IV q4h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks OR Oxacillin 2 g IV q4h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: Clindamycin 600 mg IV q6h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks
  • 6.3 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 6.3.1 In adults
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin loading dose 25–30 mg/kg IV followed by 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h for 2–4 weeks, then PO to complete 6–8 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: Linezolid 600 mg PO or IV q12h for 4–6 weeks OR TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg PO or IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • 6.3.2 Pediatric dose
Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to Vancomycin in adult patients.
  • 7. Bacterial meningitis
  • 7.1 Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 7.2 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to Vancomycin in adult patients.
  • 8. Septic thrombosis of cavernous or dural venous sinus[11]
  • 8.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 8.1.1 In adults
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: Linezolid 600 mg PO IV q12h for 4–6 weeks OR TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • 8.1.2 Pediatric dose
Note (1): Surgical evaluation for incision and drainage of contiguous sites of infection or abscess is recommended whenever possible.
Note (2): Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to Vancomycin.
  • 9. Subdural empyema
  • 9.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)[12]
  • 9.1.1 In adults
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: Linezolid 600 mg PO or IV q12h for 4–6 weeks OR TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • 9.1.2 In childern
Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to Vancomycin.
  • 10. Acute conjunctivitis [13]
  • 10.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 11. Appendicitis
11.1 Health Care–Associated Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection [14]
11.1.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
  • 12. Diverticulitis
12.1 Health Care–Associated Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection [14]
12.1.1Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h.
  • 13. Peritonitis secondary to bowel perforation, peritonitis secondary to ruptured appendix, peritonitis secondary to ruptured appendix, typhlitis
13.1 Health Care–Associated Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection [14]
  • 13.1.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
  • 14. Cystic fibrosis [15]
  • 14.1 Preferred Regimen (Adult)
  • If methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus: Nafcillin 2 gm IV q4hs OR Oxacillin 2 gm IV q4hs
  • If methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus: Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV q8-12h OR Linezolid 600 mg po/IV q12h
  • 14.2 Preferred regimen (Pediatric)
  • If methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus: Nafcillin 5 mg/kg q6h (Age >28 days) OR Oxacillin 75 mg/kg q6h (Age >28 days)]]
  • If methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus: Vancomycin 40 mg/kg q6-8h (Age >28 days) OR Linezolid 10 mg/kg po or IV q8h (up to age 12)
  • 15. Bronchiectasis [16]
  • 15.1 Preferred Regimen in adults
  • 15.1.1 Recommended first-line treatment and length of treatment
15.1.1.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Flucloxacillin 500 mg oral qds for 14 days
15.1.1.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Patient's body weight is <50 kg: Rifampicin 450 mg oral od AND Trimethoprim 200 mg oral bd for 14 days ; Patient's body weight is >50 kg: Rifampicin 600 mg oral od AND Trimethoprim 200 mg oral bd for 14 days
15.1.1.3 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Vancomycin 1 g IV bd (monitor serum levels and adjust dose accordingly) OR Teicoplanin 400 mg od for 14 days
  • 15.1.2 Recommended second-line treatment and length of treatment
15.1.2.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Clarithromycin 500 mg oral bd 14 days
15.1.2.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Patient's body weight is <50 kg: Rifampicin 450 mg oral od AND Doxycycline 200 mg oral od 14 days, Patient's body weight is >50 kg: Rifampicin 600 mg oral AND Doxycycline 200 mg oral od 14 days. Third-line: Linezolid 600 mg bd 14 days
15.1.2.3 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Linezolid 600 mg IV bd 14 days
  • 15.2 Preferred Regimen in children
  • 15.2.1 Recommended first-line treatment and length of treatment
15.2.1.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Flucloxacillin
15.2.1.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Children (< 12 yr): Trimethoprim 4-6 mg/kg/24 hr divided q 12 hr PO Children (> 12 yr) : Trimethoprim 100-200 mg q 12 hr PO. Rifampicin 450 mg oral od  : Rifampicin 600 mg oral od AND
15.2.1.3 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Vancomycin 45-60 mg/kg/24 hr divided q 8-12 hr IV OR Teicoplanin
  • 15.2.2 Recommended second-line treatment and length of treatment
15.2.2.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Clarithromycin 15 mg/kg/24 hr divided q 12 hr PO
15.2.2.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Rifampicin AND Doxycycline 2-5 mg/kg/24 hr divided q 12-24 hr PO or IV (max dose: 200 mg/24 hr) ; Rifampicin AND Doxycycline 2-5 mg/kg/24 hr divided q 12-24 hr PO or IV (max dose: 200 mg/24 hr) . Third-line: Linezolid 10 mg/kg q 12 hr IV or PO
15.2.2.3 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Linezolid 10 mg/kg q 12 hr IV or PO
  • 15.3 Long-term oral antibiotic treatment
  • 15.3.1 Preferred Regimen in adults
  • 15.3.1.1 Recommended first-line treatment and length of treatment
15.3.1.1.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Flucloxacillin 500 mg oral bd
  • 15.3.1.2 Recommended second-line treatment and length of treatment
15.3.1.2.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): Clarithromycin 250 mg oral bd
  • 16. Empyema
  • 17. Community-acquired pneumonia
  • 17.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 17.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred Regimen : Vancomycin 45-60 mg/kg/day divided q8-12h (max: 2000 mg/dose) for 7-21 days OR Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h for 10-14 days
  • Alternative Regimen: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 1-2 double-strength tablets (800/160 mg) q12-24h
  • 18. Olecranon bursitis or prepatellar bursitis
  • 18.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 18.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Note: Initially aspirate q24h and treat for a minimum of 2–3 weeks.
  • 19. Septic arthritis
  • 19.1 In adults
  • 19.1.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Daptomycin 6 mg/kg IV q24h in adults
  • Alternative regimen (2): Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen (3): Clindamycin 600 mg PO/IV q8h
  • Alternative regimen (4): TMP-SMX 3.5–4.0 mg/kg PO/IV q8–12h
  • 19.2 In childern
  • 19.2.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 20. Septic arthritis, prosthetic joint infection (device-related osteoarticular infections)
  • 20.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 20.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Early-onset (< 2 months after surgery) or acute hematogenous prosthetic joint infections involving a stable implant with short duration (< 3 weeks) of symptoms and debridement (but device retention)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin AND Rifampin 600 mg PO qd or 300–450 mg PO bid for 2 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: (Daptomycin 6 mg/kg IV q24h OR Linezolid 600 IV q8h) AND Rifampin 600 mg PO qd or 300–450 mg PO bid for 2 weeks
Note: The above regimen should be followed by Rifampin plus a fluoroquinolone, TMP/SMX, a tetracycline or Clindamycin for 3 or 6 months for hips and knees, respectively.
  • 21. Hematogenous osteomyelitis
  • 21.1 Adult (>21 yrs)
  • 21.1.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) possible
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 gm IV q12h (if over 100 kg, 1.5 gm IV q12h)
  • 21.1.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) unlikely
  • 21.2 Children (>4 mos.)-Adult
  • 21.2.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) possible
  • 21.2.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) unlikely
Note: Add Ceftazidime 50 q8h or Cefepime 150 div q8h if Gm-neg. bacilli on Gram stain
  • 21.3 Newborn (<4 mos.)
  • 21.3.1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) possible
  • 21.3.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) unlikely
  • 21.4 Specific therapy
  • 21.4.1 Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • 21.4.2 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • 22. Diabetic foot osteomyelitis
  • High Risk for MRSA
  • 23. Necrotizing fasciitis[17]
  • 23.1 In adult
  • 23.2 In childern
  • 24. Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome [18]
  • 24.1 Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
  • Preferred regimen: Cloxacillin 250-500 mg PO q6h (max dose: 4 g/24 hr) OR Nafcillin 4-12 g/24 hr divided IV q4-6hr (max dose: 12 g/24 hr) OR Cefazolin 0.5-2g IV or IM q8h (max dose: 12 g/24 hr), AND Clindamycin 150-600 mg IV, IM, or PO q6-8h (max dose: 5 g/24 hr IV or IM or 2 g/24 hr PO)
  • Alternative regimen (1):Clarithromycin 250-500 mg PO q12h (max dose: 1 g/24 hr) AND Clindamycin 150-600 mg IV, IM, or PO q6-8h (max dose: 5 g/24 hr IV or IM or 2 g/24 hr PO)
  • Alternative regimen (1):Rifampicin, AND Linezolid 600 mg IV or PO q12h OR Daptomycin OR Tigecycline 100 mg loading dose followed by 50 mg IV q12h
  • 24.2 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • 24.3 Glycopeptide resistant or intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
  • Preferred regimen: Linezolid 600 mg IV or PO q12h AND Clindamycin 150-600 mg IV, IM, or PO q6-8h (max dose: 5 g/24 hr IV or IM or 2 g/24 hr PO) (if sensitive)
  • Alternative regimen (1):Daptomycin OR Tigecycline 100 mg loading dose followed by 50 mg IV q12h
Note: Incidence increasing. Geographical patterns highly variable.
  • Staphylococcus aureus ,prophylaxis
  • 1. Prophylaxis for coronary artery bypass graft-associated acute mediastinitis[19]
  • 1.1 Methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • Preferred regimen: A first- or second-generation Cephalosporin is recommended for prophylaxis in patients without methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
  • 1.2 Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin alone or in combination with other antibiotics to achieve broader coverage is recommended for prophylaxis in patients with proven or suspected methicillin-resistant S. aureus colonization
Note (1): Preoperative antibiotics should be administered to all patients to reduce the risk of mediastinitis in cardiac surgery.
Note (2): The use of intranasal Mupirocin is reasonable in nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus.






Bacteria – Gram-Positive Bacilli

Bacteria – Gram-Negative Cocci and Coccobacilli

  • Chancroid Treatment [20]
  • Preferred Regimen: Azithromycin 1 g PO in a single dose OR Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose OR Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO bid for 3 days OR Erythromycin base 500 mg PO three tid for 7 days
  • Note(1): Regardless of whether symptoms of the disease are present, sex partners of patients who have chancroid should be examined and treated if they had sexual contact with the patient during the 10 days preceding the patient’s onset of symptoms.
  • Note(2):Persons with HIV infection might require repeated or longer courses of therapy, and treatment failures can occur with any regimen.




Bacteria – Spirochetes

Bacteria – Gram-Negative Bacilli

Bacteria – Atypical Organisms

Bacteria – Miscellaneous

Bacteria – Anaerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Parasites – Intestinal Protozoa

  • 1.Amebic Liver Abscess
  • 2.Amebic Colitis
  • 3.Asymptomatic Intestinal Colonization



Parasites – Extraintestinal Protozoa

Parasites – Intestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)

Parasites – Extraintestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)

Parasites – Trematodes (Flukes)

Parasites – Cestodes (Tapeworms)

Parasites – Ectoparasites

Viruses

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