Lung abscess
- Treat until pulmonary infiltrate has cleared.
- Consider echinococcal infection in appropriate clinical setting.
Usual Pathogens
S. aureus
Oral anaerobes
Enterobacterales
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin | 30-40mg/kg/d IV div q8h | minimum 3 weeks |
| + | ||
| Ceftriaxone | 100mg/kg IV q24h |