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Anaerobes Flashcards

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Gastrointestinal anaerobes (bacteroides): DOC; Next three equal in efficacy; only cephalosporins that cover anaerobes

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DOC: Metronidazole
Equal efficacy: Carbapenems, piperacillin, ticarcillin
Only cephalosporins: Cefetoxin, cefotetan

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Respiratory anaerobes (anaerobic strep)

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Clindamycin is the best drug for anaerobic strep

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Medications with NO anaerobic coverage

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Aminoglycosides, Aztreonam, Fluoroquinolones, oxacillin/nafcillin, and all cephalosporins except cefotoxin, cefotetan

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