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Patient Population: Adult
| Diagnosis | Common Pathogens | Drug(s) of First Choice | Alternative Drug(s) | Comments | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brain abscess (community-acquired) |
Streptococci (anaerobic or aerobic) Bacteroides spp Prevotella spp Enterobacterales |
Ceftriaxone 2g IV q12h PLUS PLUS |
For severe PCN allergy: PLUS PLUS |
ID consultation recommended |
|
| Brain abscess (post-neurological procedure) |
Streptococci (anaerobic or aerobic) Anaerobes Enterobacterales S. aureus & coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acinetobacter spp. |
PLUS PLUS
|
For severe PCN allergy: PLUS PLUS |
ID consultation recommended |