Usual Pathogens

N. gonorrhoeae

 

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV q24h 7 days for gonococcal tenosynovitis/ dermatitis/ polyarthralgia syndrome
7-14 days for purulent arthritis
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Azithromycin 20mg/kg (max 1g) IV x 1 dose