Brain Abscess

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

Micro Organisms

Coliforms, Staph.aureus, Strep.pneumoniae, Strep.milleri, Anaerobes

First Line

Therapy

Ceftriaxone IV + metronidazole IV

 

Notes:

Anaphylaxis (including severe skin reactions) to penicillin / cephalosporins - (Penicillin allergy)

Therapy

Discuss with microbiology or paediatric ID

Notes:

Notes

Seek Neurology advice and transfer