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Undifferentiated Infections

Undifferentiated Infections

Bottom Line

 

           

  • If infection is truly suspected, the treatment of choice is based upon the presence of sepsis.
  • In patients without sepsis, the most likely source is pulmonary and pathogens commonly encountered in pneumonia should be covered.
  • Empiric coverage against MRSA is not required unless risk factors exist.

Empiric Therapy

 

Treatment based on  presence of sepsis

With Sepsis

  • Without recent hospitalization:    Ceftriaxone  +  Cloxacillin
  • If hospitalized within the last two months:   Piperacillin /Tazobactam

Without Sepsis

  • Ceftriaxone


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