Bacteraemic Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What antibiotics are used to treat sepsis?
A
Broad spectrum
- cefotaxime/metronidazole
Plus narrow spectrum after
- e.g. fluclox for S. Aureus
2
Q
What are the common bacteria to cause sepsis?
A
E.coli (UTI) S.aureus strep pneumonia klebsiella (urinary catheters pseudomonas (VAP) viridian's strep/coagulate negative staph (endocarditis)