Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Micro Organisms
Staphylococcus aureus, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus spp, oral anaerobes
Duration
At least 4-6 weeks
Important: Notes
Seek neurosurgical advice.
Send blood and aspirate from abscess for culture.
Specialist advice from medical microbiology is essential.