Listeria monocytogenes
- Empiric use of dexamethasone should be immediately discontinued once Listeria identified as associated with increased mortality.
| Therapy | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Ampicillin | 2g IV q4h | ≥ 21 days |
ß-lactam allergy
| Therapy | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| TMP/SMX | 15-20mg TMP/kg/day IV div q6-8h | ≥ 21 days |
Alternative
| Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meropenem | 2g IV q8h | ≥ 21 days |
| or | ||
| Linezolid | 600mg IV/PO q12h | ≥ 21 days |