Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

CAP (Outpatient)

Note

During annual influenza epidemics, consider concurrent testing for influenza and, if clinically indicated, treatment with Oseltamivir

Infection Prevention and Control

Droplet / Contact Precautions

Most Likely Pathogens

S. pneumoniae

S. pyogenes (GAS)

Empiric Antimicrobials

Amoxicillin PO TID

OR

Clarithromycin PO*

OR

Azithromycin*

OR

Doxycycline*

If *Mycoplasma or Chlamydia pneumoniae probable

Penicillin Allergy*

*IgE mediated

Clarithromycin PO

OR

CeFURoxime axetil PO

See Antibiotic Allergies Section

Usual Duration

7 - 10 days