Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

Meningitis

Infection Prevention and Control

Routine Practices

Most Likely Organism

Borellia burgdorferi

Suggested Regimen

Doxycycline 4.4 mg/kg/24h PO divided q12h
Maximum: 200mg /24h

OR

Ceftriaxone 50 - 75 mg/kg/day IV once daily
Maximum: 2g /24h

Duration of Therapy

14 days