Patient Population: Adult
| Diagnosis | Common Pathogens | Drug(s) of First Choice | Alternative Drug(s) | Comments | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain abscess |
Streptococci (anaerobic or aerobic) Bacteroides spp Prevotella spp Enterobacteriaceae |
Ceftriaxone 2g IV q12h PLUS WITH OR WITHOUT* |
For severe PCN allergy: Aztreonam 2g IV q8h PLUS PLUS |
*Add vancomycin if patient at risk for drug-resistant streptococci or MRSA |
ID consultation recommended |