Omphalitis/Funisitis
- Recommend blood culture.
Usual Pathogens
S. aureus/MRSA
Group B Streptococci
Enterobacterales
Group A Streptococci
Anaerobes
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cloxacillin | 200mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 10-14 days |
| + | ||
| Cefotaxime | 200mg/kg/d IV div q6h | |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole | 30mg/kg/d IV div q12h |
MRSA suspected
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | 60mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 10-14 days |
| + | ||
| Cefotaxime | 200mg/kg/d IV div q6h | |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole | 30mg/kg/d IV div q12h |