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Pathogens of Clinical Relevance

Bacteria – Gram-Positive Cocci

Bacteria – Gram-Positive Bacilli

Bacteria – Gram-Negative Cocci and Coccobacilli

Bacteria – Spirochetes

Bacteria – Gram-Negative Bacilli

  • Enteric flora
  • Non-fermenters

Bacteria – Atypical Organisms

  • Adult
  • Preferred regimen (1): Doxycycline 100 mg PO bid for 14-21 days
  • Preferred regimen (2): Tetracycline 250 mg PO qid for 14-21 days
  • Preferred regimen (3): Azithromycin 500 mg PO for once a day followed by 250 mg/day for 4 days
  • Preferred regimen (4): Clarithromycin 500 mg PO bid for 10 days
  • Preferred regimen (5): Levofloxacin 500 mg IV or PO qd for 7 to 14 days
  • Preferred regimen (6): Moxifloxacin 400 mg PO qd for 10 days.
  • Pediatric
  • Preferred regimen (1):Erythromycin suspension,PO 50 mg/kg per day for 10 to 14 days
  • Preferred regimen (2):Clarithromycin suspension, 15 mg/kg per day for10 days
  • Preferred regimen (3): Azithromycin suspension, PO 10 mg/kg once on the first day, followed by 5 mg/kg qd daily for 4 days
  • Upper respiratory tract infection[2]
  • Bronchitis
  • Antibiotic therapy for C. pneumoniae is not required.
  • Pharyngitis
  • Antibiotic therapy for C. pneumoniae is not required.
  • Sinusitis
  • Antibiotic therapy is advisable if symptoms remain beyond 7-10 days.




Bacteria – Miscellaneous

Bacteria – Anaerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Parasites – Intestinal Protozoa

Parasites – Extraintestinal Protozoa

Parasites – Intestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)

Parasites – Extraintestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)

Parasites – Trematodes (Flukes)

Parasites – Cestodes (Tapeworms)

Parasites – Ectoparasites

Viruses

  1. ↑ Bennett, John (2015). Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455748013.
  2. ↑ Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.
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