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Revision as of 04:34, 6 June 2015
Background
Causative agents
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Pediatric
- Empiric therapy: Vancomycin age-based dosing AND Cefotaxime 200mg/kg/day IV div q6hrs OR Ceftriaxone 100mg/kg/day IV div q12-24hrs
- Always involve neurosurgery in management
- Tailor antimicrobial therapy to culture results