Otogenic (otitis, mastoiditis)

 

Usual Pathogens
Polymicrobial:

Streptococcus spp

S. aureus

H. influenzae

Anaerobes

Enterobacterales

P. aeruginosa

 

Empiric Therapy

Dose

Duration
Surgical drainage    
+    
Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g IV q6h 14-21 days
or    
Meropenem

2g IV q8h

14-21 days
If MRSA risk factors, add:    
Vancomycin

15mg/kg IV q12h

14-21 days