Usual Pathogens
N. gonorrhoeae
Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
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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 |