Postsurgical - no implant
- Post radiation it may be difficult to differentiate infection from inflammation. If no change following antibiotic therapy, consider NSAIDs or topical corticosteroids.
Usual Pathogens
S. aureus
ß-haemolytic Streptococci (group A, B, C, G)
| Empiric Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Cloxacillin |
500mg PO qid |
7-10 days |
| or |
|
|
| Cephalexin |
500-1000mg PO qid |
7-10 days |
| Empiric Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Cefuroxime axetil |
500mg PO bid |
7-10 days |
Moderate-severe
| Empiric Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Cloxacillin |
2g IV q6h |
7-10 days |
| or |
|
|
| Cefazolin |
2g IV q8h |
7-10 days |
| Empiric Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Ceftriaxone |
2g IV daily |
7-10 days |
Ceftriaxone allergy
