Bone and joint infections
Bone and joint infections
| Clinical condition | Common pathogens | Empirical antimicrobial agents | Alternative antimicrobial agents | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute osteomyelitis, septic arthritis | S. aureus, S. pyogenes, Enterobacteriaceae |
Inj Vancomycin plus Inj Cefoperazone-sulbactam | Piperacillin-tazobactam or plus Clindamycin |
Treatment based on culture results. Surgical debridement essential |
| Chronic osteomyelitis | Definitive therapy based on culture result |