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:* Alternative regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 3–4 million units IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 7.5 mg/kg IV q6h or 15 mg/kg IV q12h
:* Alternative regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 3–4 million units IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 7.5 mg/kg IV q6h or 15 mg/kg IV q12h


* Post-surgical, post-traumatic
* POst-surgical, POst-traumatic
:* Preferred regimen: ([[Nafcillin]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Oxacillin]] 2 g IV q4h) {{and}} ([[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h)
:* Preferred regimen: ([[Nafcillin]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Oxacillin]] 2 g IV q4h) {{and}} ([[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h)
:* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 1 g IV q12h {{and}} ([[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h)
:* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 1 g IV q12h {{and}} ([[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h)


* AIDS patients
* AIDS patients
:* Preferred regimen: ([[Pyrimethamine]] 200 mg x 1 po, then 75 mg/day po) {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] (Wt based dose: 1 g if <60 kg, 1.5 g if ≥60 kg] po q6h) {{and}} [[Folinic acid]] 10–25 mg/day po for minimum of 6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms {{or}} [[TMP-SMX]] 10/50 mg/kg per day po or IV div. q12h x 30 days  
:* Preferred regimen: [[Pyrimethamine]] 200 mg PO for one dose, then 75 mg/day PO {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 1 g PO q6h (or 1.5 g PO q6h if ≥ 60 kg) {{and}} [[Folinic acid]] 10–25 mg/day PO for 6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms {{or}} [[TMP-SMX]] 10/50 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12h for 30 days
:* Alternative regimen: [[Pyrimethamine]] {{and}} [[Folinic acid]] (as in primary regimen) {{and}} 1 of the following: (1) [[Clindamycin]] 600 mg po/IV q6h {{or}} (2)[[TMP-SMX]] 5/25 mg/kg/day po {{or}} IV bid {{or}} (3) [[Atovaquone]] 750 mg po q6h for 4–6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms.
:* Alternative regimen: [[Pyrimethamine]] 200 mg PO for one dose, then 75 mg/day PO {{and}} [[Folinic acid]] 10–25 mg/day PO for ≥ 6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms {{and}} ([[Clindamycin]] 600 mg PO/IV q6h {{or}} [[TMP-SMX]] 5/25 mg/kg/day PO/IV bid {{or}} [[Atovaquone]] 750 mg PO q6h for 4–6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms)


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Brain abscess

  • Primary or contiguous source
  • POst-surgical, POst-traumatic
  • AIDS patients
  • Preferred regimen: Pyrimethamine 200 mg PO for one dose, then 75 mg/day PO AND Sulfadiazine 1 g PO q6h (or 1.5 g PO q6h if ≥ 60 kg) AND Folinic acid 10–25 mg/day PO for ≥ 6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms OR TMP-SMX 10/50 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12h for 30 days
  • Alternative regimen: Pyrimethamine 200 mg PO for one dose, then 75 mg/day PO AND Folinic acid 10–25 mg/day PO for ≥ 6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms AND (Clindamycin 600 mg PO/IV q6h OR TMP-SMX 5/25 mg/kg/day PO/IV bid OR Atovaquone 750 mg PO q6h for 4–6 wks after resolution of signs/symptoms)

Encephalitis

  • Viruses
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
prophylactic antiviral therapy after bite or scratch
established disease
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: Reversal or control of immunosuppression AND HAART in patients with AIDS
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
life-threatening disease
SSPE
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive AND Intraventricular γ-globulin (for chronic and/or severe disease)
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
postxposure prophylaxis
  • Preferred regimen: rabies immunoglobulin AND vaccine
after onset of disease
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • St. Louis encephalitis virus
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Alternative regimen: IFN-a-2b
  • Tickborne encephalitis virus
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Preferred regimen: supportive
  • Bacteria
  • Ehrlichia chaffeensis (human monocytotrophic ehrlichiosis)
with meningitis
without meningitis
  • Fungi
  • Preferred regimen: Amphotericin B deoxycholate AND flucytosine for 2 weeks, followed by fluconazole for 8 weeks ORv Lipid formulation of amphotericin B AND flucytosine for 2 weeks, followed by fluconazole for 8 weeks OR Amphotericin B AND flucytosine for 6–10 weeks
  • Preferred regimen: Liposomal amphotericin B for 4–6 weeks, followed by itraconazole for at least 1 year and until resolution of CSF abnormalities
  • Protozoa
  • Preferred regimen: Quinine OR quinidine OR artesunate OR artemether
  • Alternative regimen: Atovaquone OR proguanil OR Exchange transfusion (less than 10% parasitemia or cere- bral malaria)
  • Helminths
  • Prion
  • Preferred regimen: supportive

Epidural abscess

  • Spinal epidural abscess[1]
  • Empiric antimicrobial therapy
Note (1): Decompressive laminectomy in conjunction with long-term antibiotic therapy tailored to culture results is required.
Note (2): For critically ill patients, a vancomycin loading dose of 20–25 mg/kg may be considered.
  • Culture-directed antimicrobial therapy
  • Penicillin-susceptible strain
  • Oxacillin-susceptible strain
  • Preferred regimen: Oxacillin 2 g IV q4h for 6 weeks

Lyme neuroborreliosis

  • Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines[2]
  • Early neurologic disease
  • Cranial nerve palsy (adult)
  • Cranial nerve palsy (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/day PO in 3 divided doses, max 500 mg/dose for 14 (14–21) days OR Doxycycline (for children aged ≥ 8 years) 4 mg/kg/day PO q12h, max 100 mg/dose for 14 (14–21) days OR Cefuroxime 30 mg/kg/day PO q12h, max 500 mg/dose for 14 (14–21) days
  • Alternative regimen: Azithromycin 10 mg/kg/day PO, max 500 mg/dose for 7–10 days OR Clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg PO bid, max 500 mg/dose for 14–21 days OR Erythromycin 12.5 mg/kg PO aid, max 500 mg/dose for 14–21 days
  • Meningitis or radiculopathy (adult)
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 (10–28) days.
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 (10–28) days OR Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 (10–28) days
Note: for nonpregnant adult patients intolerant of β-lactam agents, Doxycycline 200–400 mg/day PO/IV q12h may be considered.
  • Meningitis or radiculopathy (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg IV q24h, max 2 g/day for 14 (10–28) days
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/day IV in 3–4 divided doses, max 6 g/day for 14 (10–28) days OR Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h, max 18–24 MU/day for 14 (10–28) days
Note: for children ≥ 8 years of age intolerant of β-lactam agents, Doxycycline 4–8 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12h, max 200–400 mg/day may be considered.
  • Late neurologic disease
  • Central or peripheral nervous system disease (adult)
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 (10–28) days
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 (10–28) days OR Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 (10–28) days
  • Central or peripheral nervous system disease (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg IV q24h, max 2 g for 14 (10–28) days.
  • Alternative regimen: Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h, max 6 g/day for 14 (10–28) days OR Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h, max 18–24 MU/day for 14 (10–28) days
  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Practice Parameter[3]
  • Meningitis
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 days OR Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 days OR Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day q4h for 14 days
  • Alternative regimen: Doxycycline 100–200 mg BID for 14 days
  • Pediatric dose: Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg/day IV q24h, max 2 g/day; Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h, max 6 g/day; Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h, max 18–24 MU/day; Doxycycline (≥ 8 y/o) 4–8 mg/kg/day q12h, max 200 mg/day
  • Any neurologic syndrome with CSF pleocytosis
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 days OR Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 days OR Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 days
  • Alternative regimen: Doxycycline 100–200 mg BID for 14 days
  • Pediatric dose: Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg/day IV q24h, max 2 g; Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h, max 6 g/day; Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day q4h, max 18–24 MU/day; Doxycycline (≥ 8 y/o) 4–8 mg/kg/day q12h, max 200 mg/day
  • Peripheral nervous system disease (radiculopathy, diffuse neuropathy, mononeuropathy multiplex, cranial neuropathy; normal CSF)
  • Preferred regimen: Doxycycline 100–200 mg BID for 14 days
  • Alternative regimen: Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h for 14 days OR Cefotaxime 2 g IV q8h for 14 days OR Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 days
  • Pediatric dose: Doxycycline (≥ 8 y/o) 4–8 mg/kg/day q12h, max 200 mg/day; Ceftriaxone 50–75 mg/kg/day IV q24h, max 2 g/day; Cefotaxime 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h, max 6 g/day; Penicillin G 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h, max 18–24 MU/day; Doxycycline (≥ 8 y/o) 4–8 mg/kg/day q12h, max 200 mg/day
  • Encephalomyelitis
  • Encephalopathy
  • Post-treatment Lyme syndrome
  • Preferred regimen: symptomatic management; antibiotics not indicated

Meningitis, bacteria

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (adult)
  • Penicillin MIC
  • <0.1 μg/mL
  • 0.1–1.0 μg/mL
  • ≥2.0 μg/mL
  • Cefotaxime or ceftriaxone MIC ≥1.0 μg/mL
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (pediatric)
  • Penicillin MIC
  • <0.1 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 0.15 mU/kg tid/bid for 0-7 days neonates; 0.2 mU/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 0.3 mU/kg 4-6 times per day for children OR ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children OR chloramphenicol 25 mg/kg OD for 0-7 days neonates; 50 mg/kg bid/OD for 8-28 days neonates; 75–100 mg/kg qid for children
  • 0.1–1.0 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Cefepime 150 mg/kg tid for children OR meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children
  • ≥2.0 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children AND Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children AND cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD
  • Cefotaxime or ceftriaxone MIC ≥1.0 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children AND Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children AND cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD
  • Neisseria meningitidis (adult)
  • Penicillin MIC
  • <0.1 μg/mL
  • 0.1–1.0 μg/mL
  • Neisseria meningitidis (pediatric)
  • Penicillin MIC
  • <0.1 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 0.15 mU/kg tid/bid for 0-7 days neonates; 0.2 mU/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 0.3 mU/kg 4-6 times per day for children OR ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • 0.1–1.0 μg/mL
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: chloramphenicol 25 mg/kg OD for 0-7 days neonates; 50 mg/kg bid/OD for 8-28 days neonates; 75–100 mg/kg qid for children OR Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD OR meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children
  • Listeria monocytogenes (adult)
  • Listeria monocytogenes (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 0.15 mU/kg tid/bid for 0-7 days neonates; 0.2 mU/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 0.3 mU/kg 4-6 times per day for children OR ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole10–20 mg/kg bid-qid for children {{or]} meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (adult)
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 0.15 mU/kg tid/bid for 0-7 days neonates; 0.2 mU/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 0.3 mU/kg 4-6 times per day for children OR ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Escherichia coli and other Enterobacteriaceae (adult)
  • Escherichia coli and other Enterobacteriaceae (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD OR meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children OR Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole10–20 mg/kg bid-qid for children OR ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa (adult)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Cefepime 150 mg/kg tid for children OR ceftazidime 100–150 mg/kg tid/bid for 0-7 days neonates; 150 mg/kg tid for 8-28 days neonates; 150 mg/kg tid for children
  • Alternative regimen: meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children
  • Haemophilus influenzae (adult)
  • β-Lactamase negative
  • β-Lactamase positive
  • Haemophilus influenzae (pediatric)
  • β-Lactamase negative
  • Preferred regimen:ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children OR Cefepime 150 mg/kg tid for children OR chloramphenicol 25 mg/kg OD for 0-7 days neonates; 50 mg/kg bid/OD for 8-28 days neonates; 75–100 mg/kg qid for children OR Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD
  • β-Lactamase positive
  • Preferred regimen: Ceftriaxone 80–100 mg/kg bid/OD for children OR cefotaxime 100–150 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 225–300 mg/kg tid/qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Cefepime 150 mg/kg tid for children OR chloramphenicol 25 mg/kg OD for 0-7 days neonates; 50 mg/kg bid/OD for 8-28 days neonates; 75–100 mg/kg qid for children OR Gatifloxacin 400 mg OD OR moxifloxacin 400 mg OD
  • Staphylococcus aureus (adult)
  • Methicillin susceptible
  • Methicillin resistant
  • Staphylococcus aureus (pediatric)
  • Methicillin susceptible
  • Preferred regimen: Nafcillin 75 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 100–150 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 200 mg/kg qid for children OR oxacillin 75 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 150–200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 200 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children OR meropenem 120 mg/kg tid for children
  • Methicillin resistant
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 10–20 mg/kg bid-qid for children OR linezolid
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis (adult)
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis (pediatric)
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children
  • Alternative regimen: Linezolid
  • Enterococcus species (adult)
  • Ampicillin susceptible
  • Ampicillin resistant
  • Ampicillin and vancomycin resistant
  • Enterococcus species (pediatric)
  • Ampicillin susceptible
  • Preferred regimen: ampicillin 150 mg/kg tid for 0-7 days neonates; 200 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 300 mg/kg qid for children AND gentamicin 5 mg/kg bid for 0-7 days neonates; 7.5 mg/kg tid for 8-28 days neonates; 7.5 mg/kg tid for children
  • Ampicillin resistant
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 20–30 mg/kg bid/tid for 0-7 days neonates; 30–45 mg/kg tid/qid for 8-28 days neonates; 60 mg/kg qid for children AND gentamicin 5 mg/kg bid for 0-7 days neonates; 7.5 mg/kg tid for 8-28 days neonates; 7.5 mg/kg tid for children
  • Ampicillin and vancomycin resistant

Meningitis, MRSA

  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg/dose IV every 8–12 h for 2 weeks
  • Alternative regimen: linezolid 600 mg PO/IV bid OR TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose IV every 8–12 h
  • Pediatric regimen: Vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV every 6 h OR linezolid 10 mg/kg/dose PO/IV every 8 h

NOTE: Some experts recommend the addition of rifampin 600 mg QD or 300–450 mg BID to vancomycin for adult patients. For children >12 years of age, linezolid 600 mg BID


Meningitis, tuberculous


Septic thrombosis of cavernous or dural venous sinus

Cavernous Sinus

Lateral Sinus

Superior Sagittal Sinus


Septic thrombosis of cavernous or dural venous sinus, MRSA

  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg/dose IV every 8–12 h OR Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV BID
  • Alternative regimen: TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV every 8-12 h
  • Pediatric regimen: Vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV every 6 h OR Linezolid 10 mg/kg/dose PO/IV every 8 h

NOTE: Some experts recommend the addition of rifampin 600 mg QD or 300–450 mg BID to vancomycin for adult patients. For children >12 years of age, linezolid 600 mg BID



Subdural empyema

  • In adult 60–90% are extension of sinusitis or otitis media
  • Rx same as primary brain abscess

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