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:*1.1 '''Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients'''
:*1.1 '''Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients'''
::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day IV q4–6h  
::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day IV q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day IV q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h
::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day IV q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h
::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Meropenem]] 6 g/day IV q8h
::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Meropenem]] 6 g/day IV q8h


:*1.2 '''Brain abscess with comorbidities'''
:*1.2 '''Brain abscess with comorbidities'''
::*1.2.1 '''Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis'''
::*1.2.1 '''Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis'''
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h


::*1.2.2 '''Dental infection'''
::*1.2.2 '''Dental infection'''
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::*1.2.3 '''Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy'''
::*1.2.3 '''Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy'''
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h {{or}} [[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h) {{and}} [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h  
:::* Preferred regimen (3):[[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h) {{and}} [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h


::*1.2.4 '''Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis'''
::*1.2.4 '''Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis'''
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::*1.2.7 '''Transplant recipients'''
::*1.2.7 '''Transplant recipients'''
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h {{and}} ([[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h {{or}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h)
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h {{and}} ([[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h  
:::* Preferred regimen (3): [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h)


::*1.2.8 '''Patients with HIV/AIDS'''
::*1.2.8 '''Patients with HIV/AIDS'''
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h  
:::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd


::*1.2.9  '''Staphylococcus aureus coverage'''
::*1.2.9  '''Staphylococcus aureus coverage'''
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:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} ([[Azithromycin]] 1200–1500 mg/day IV q24h
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} ([[Azithromycin]] 1200–1500 mg/day IV q24h
:::* Alternative regimen (3):[[Atovaquone]] 750 mg IV q6h {{or}} [[Dapsone]] 100 mg PO q24h)
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Atovaquone]] 750 mg IV q6h  
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Dapsone]] 100 mg PO q24h
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h

Latest revision as of 16:41, 28 August 2015

  • 1. Empiric antimicrobial therapy[1][2]
Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required.
  • 1.1 Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients
  • 1.2 Brain abscess with comorbidities
  • 1.2.1 Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis
  • 1.2.2 Dental infection
  • 1.2.3 Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy
  • 1.2.4 Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis
  • 1.2.5 Bacterial endocarditis
  • 1.2.6 Congenital heart disease
  • 1.2.7 Transplant recipients
  • 1.2.8 Patients with HIV/AIDS
  • 1.2.9 Staphylococcus aureus coverage
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h
  • 1.2.10 Mycobacterium tuberculosis coverage
  • 2. Pathogen-directed antimicrobial therapy[3][4][5]
Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required.
  • 2.1 Bacteria
  • 2.1.1 Actinomyces
  • 2.1.2 Bacteroides fragilis
  • 2.1.3 Enterobacteriaceae
  • Preferred regimen (1): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
  • Preferred regimen (3): Cefepime 2 g IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
  • Alternative regimen (2): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
  • Alternative regimen (3): Ciprofloxacin 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h
  • Alternative regimen (4): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
  • 2.1.4 Fusobacterium
  • 2.1.5 Haemophilus
  • Preferred regimen (1): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
  • Preferred regimen (3): Cefepime 2 g IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
  • Alternative regimen (2): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
  • 2.1.6 Listeria monocytogenes
  • Preferred regimen (1): Ampicillin 12 g/day q4h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h
  • Alternative regimen (1): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
  • 2.1.7 Nocardia
  • Preferred regimen (1): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Sulfadiazine 4–6 g/day q6h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
  • Alternative regimen (2): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
  • Alternative regimen (3): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen (4): Amikacin 15 mg/kg/day IV q8h
  • 2.1.8 Prevotella melaninogenica
  • 2.1.9 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Preferred regimen (1): Ceftazidime 6 g/day q8h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Cefepime 6 g/day q8h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
  • Alternative regimen (2): Ciprofloxacin 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h
  • Alternative regimen (3): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
  • 2.1.10 Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • Alternative regimen (1): Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h for 4–6 weeks
  • Alternative regimen (2):TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
  • Pediatric dose (1): Vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h
  • Pediatric dose (2): Linezolid 10 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8h
  • Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin.
  • 2.1.11 Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible (MSSA)
  • Preferred regimen (1): Nafcillin 2 g IV q4h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Oxacillin 2 g IV q4h
  • Alternative regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h
  • 2.1.12 Streptococcus
  • 2.2 Fungi
  • 2.2.1 Aspergillus
  • Preferred regimen: Voriconazole 8 mg/kg/day q12h
  • Alternative regimen (1): Amphotericin B deoxycholate 0.6–1.0 mg/kg/day IV q24h
  • Alternative regimen (2): Amphotericin B lipid complex 5 mg/kg/day IV q24h
  • Alternative regimen (3): Itraconazole 400–600 mg/day IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen (4): Posaconazole 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h
  • 2.2.2 Candida
  • 2.2.3 Cryptococcus neoformans
  • 2.2.4 Mucorales
  • 2.2.5 Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum)
  • 2.3 Protozoa
  • 2.3.1 Toxoplasma gondii
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