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Cutaneous Anthrax Without Systemic Involvement
Systemic Anthrax with Possible/Confirmed Meningitis
Systemic Anthrax Without Meningitis
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Cutaneous Anthrax, Pediatric Patients
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Preferred Regimen
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▸ Ciprofloxacin 30 mg/kg/day PO q12h, max: 500 mg/dose OR ▸ Levofloxacin 16 mg/kg/day PO q12h, max: 250 mg/dose (<50 kg) OR ▸ Levofloxacin 500 mg PO q24h (≥50 kg) OR ▸ Doxycycline 4.4 mg/kg/day PO q12h, max: 100 mg/dose (<45 kg) OR ▸ Doxycycline 100 mg/dose PO q12h (≥45 kg)
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Alternative Regimen (for Penicillin-Susceptible Strains)
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▸ Clindamycin 30 mg/kg/day PO q8h, max: 600 mg/dose OR ▸ Penicillin VK 50–75 mg/kg/day PO q6–8h OR ▸ Amoxicillin 75 mg/kg/day PO q8h, max: 1 g/dose
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Cutaneous Anthrax, Pregnant Patients
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Preferred Regimen
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▸ Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO q12h
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