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CNS Infection Flashcards

1
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What is the treatment for meningitis

A

Ceftriaxone 2g 12 hourly IV

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What is the treatment for meningitis if they have a penicillin allergy

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Chloramphenicol 12.5-25mg/kg 6 hourly IV

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What is the treatment for meningitis in <55

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Amoxicillin 2g 4 hourly IV (cover for listeria)

Vancomycin (penicillin allergy)

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4
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How long should you prescribe antibiotics for meningococcal meningitis

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7 days

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5
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How long should you prescribe antibiotics for pneumococcal meningitis

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14 days

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What is the treatment for indolent endocarditis

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Amoxicillin 2g IV 4 hourly

+Gentamicin

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What is the treatment for endocarditis with severe sepsis/acute presentation/penicillin allergy

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Vancomycin IV

+ Gentamicin IV

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What is the treatment of endocarditis with intra-cardia prosthesis

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Vancomycin IV
+Gentamicin
+Rifampicin 300-600 mg oral/IV 12 hourly

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