Bone & Joint infections Flashcards
1
Q
What type of therapy options are there for osteomyelitis?
A
need MRSA coverage: vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid
+ broad spectrum antibiotic = cefazolin, ceftriaxone, cefepime +/- metronidazole
OR
piperacillin/tazobactam, ampicillin/sulbactam, meropenem
OR
ciprofloxcin, levofloxacin +/- metronidazole