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Specific Therapy

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Specific Etiology

  ▸  Methicillin-sensitive S.aureus

  ▸  Methicillin-resistant S.aureus

  ▸  Salmonella; GN bacilli

MSSA
Preferred Regimen
Nafcillin 2 gm IV q4h
OR
Oxacillin 2 gm IV q4h
OR
Cefazolin IV q8h
Alternative Regimen
Vancomycin 1 gm q12h IV; if over 100 kg, 1.5 gm IV q12h
MRSA
Preferred Regimen
Vancomycin 1 gm q12h IV
Alternative Regimen
Linezolid 600 mg q12h IV/po
±
Rifampin 300 mg po/IV bid
Salmonella (Gram-negative bacilli)
Preferred Regimen
Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h
Alternative Regimen
Levofloxacin 750 mg IV q24h