Community-acquired
Usual Pathogens
Oral anaerobes
Streptococcus spp
Eikenella corrodens
| Empiric Therapy | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| [Penicillin VK | 40mg/kg/d PO div qid or tid | 7-14 days |
| or | ||
| Penicillin G] | 150,000-250,000 units/kg/d IV div q6h | 7-14 days |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole IV/PO | 30mg/kg/d IV div q12h/15-30mg/kg/d PO div bid |
ß-lactam allergy
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin IV/PO | 20-40mg/kg/d IV div q8h/20-40mg/kg/d PO div qid | 7 -14 days |