Parotitis medical therapy
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Overview
- Parotitis[1]
- 1. Causative pathogens
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Mumps
- Aerobic gram-negative bacilli
- Enterovirus
- Influenza virus
___Antimicrobial Regimen___
- 2. Empiric antimicrobial therapy
- Preferred regimen (MSSA suspected): Nafcillin 2 g IV q4h OR Oxacillin 2 g IV q4h
- Preferred regimen (MRSA suspected): Vancomycin 1 g IV q12h
The treatment of viral parotitis is largely supportive.
References
- ↑ Gilbert, David (2015). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808843.