Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

Adenitis, Acute Cervical

Note

Not suspected "Cat Scratch" (Bartonella infection).

Infection Prevention and Control

Droplet / Contact Precautions

Until 24 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy

Most Likely Pathogens

S. aureus

S. pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)

Empiric Antimicrobials

CeFAZolin IV

OR

Cephalexin PO

OR

Cloxacillin - If confirmed S. aureus

Usual Duration

7 - 10 days