Children - facial
Usual PathogensGroup A Streptococci
S. aureus
H. influenzae (if < 5 years old)
Mild/Afebrile
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 40mg/kg/d PO div qid | 5 days |
ß-lactam allergy
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin | 20-40mg/kg/d PO div qid | 5 days |
Moderate-severe < 5 years old
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime | 100-150mg/kg/d IV div q8h | 5-10 days |
Moderate-severe > 5 years old
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin | 75mg/kg/d IV div q8h | 5-10 days |
ß-lactam allergy
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin IV/PO | 20-40mg/kg/d IV div q8h or | 5-10 days |
| 20-40mg/kg/d PO div qid |