Common side effects may include: nausea, constipation, diarrhea; headache, dizziness; or
Abdominal infections are usually polymicrobial and result in an intra-abdominal abscess or secondary peritonitis, which may be generalized or localized
As the resistance trends of anaerobic bacteria may vary greatly, across regions or institutions [2,3,4], antimicrobial susceptibility tests (ASTs) should be performed to assist with empirical antimicrobial treatment of anaerobic infections
MRSA (see risk factors for MRSA) Pseudomonas (see risk factors for Pseudomonas) GNR (Gram-negative rods) Gram positives (Cocci & Rods) Anaerobes Also, see risk factors for Multi-drug Resistant Pathogens
Parenteral options include cefazolin, nafcillin, and flucloxacillin
Beta-lactam antibiotics include penicillins, cephalosporins and related compounds
Abdominal infections are usually polymicrobial and result in an intra-abdominal abscess or secondary peritonitis, which may be generalized or localized (phlegmon)
pneumophilae (RR 0
The five generations of cephalosporins are useful against skin infection, resistant bacteria, meningitis, and other infections
Cefepime (Maxipime) is a fourth-generation cephalosporin and beta-lactam antibiotic that interferes with cell wall synthesis of susceptible bacteria
4% Gram-negative bacteria (Table 1)
They were recognized as a separate genus from streptococci by DNA hybridization and 16S rRNA sequencing in 1984
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms by inhbiting DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV
Does Levaquin have anaerobic coverage? Levofloxacin has good activity against certain groups of anaerobic isolates (non-B