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*Mild to moderate: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] |
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| + | **Immunocompromised: 15 mg/kg split tid to qid |
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*Severe: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] plus either [[Is treated by::amikacin]] or [[Is treated by::imipenem]] |
*Severe: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] plus either [[Is treated by::amikacin]] or [[Is treated by::imipenem]] |
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*Other antimicrobials include [[Is treated by::ceftriaxone]], [[Is treated by::minocycline]], and [[Is treated by:: linezolid]] |
*Other antimicrobials include [[Is treated by::ceftriaxone]], [[Is treated by::minocycline]], and [[Is treated by:: linezolid]] |
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Revision as of 13:53, 9 September 2021
Background
Microbiology
- Beaded Gram-positive partially acid-fast bacillus
Management
- Mild to moderate: TMP-SMX
- Immunocompetent: 5-10 mg/kg split tid to qid
- Immunocompromised: 15 mg/kg split tid to qid
- Severe: TMP-SMX plus either amikacin or imipenem
- Other antimicrobials include ceftriaxone, minocycline, and linezolid
