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==Medical Therapy==
==Medical Therapy==
Medical therapy of Suppurative thrombophlebitis aims to eliminate the source of infection, followed by antibiotic coverage for the detected pathogen.  Surgical intervention, anticoagulation is considered after evaluation of the case.
Medical therapy of Suppurative thrombophlebitis aims to eliminate the source of infection, followed by antibiotic coverage for the detected pathogen.  Surgical intervention, anticoagulation is considered after evaluation of the case.
===Peripheral Vein Suppurative thrombophlebitis===
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Medical Therapy

Medical therapy of Suppurative thrombophlebitis aims to eliminate the source of infection, followed by antibiotic coverage for the detected pathogen. Surgical intervention, anticoagulation is considered after evaluation of the case.

Peripheral Vein Suppurative thrombophlebitis

Peripheral Vein Suppurative thrombophlebitis
Vancomycin 15 to 20 mg/kg/dose every 8 to 12 hours, not to exceed 2 g per dose x minimum of 2Wks
PLUS
Ceftriaxone 1 g IV daily x minimum of 2Wks





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