Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Prisma Health-Midlands

Beta-hemolytic Streptococci

Organisms

Streptococcus pyogenes (group A)

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B)

BCID-Based De-Escalation Options

Penicillin G

Cefazolin

  • For penicillin allergy

  • Evaluation for penicillin allergy skin testing may be considered. Please consult Prisma Health-Midlands Antimicrobial Stewardship and Support Team

Susceptibility-Based De-Escalation Options

Penicillin G

Cefazolin

For penicillin allergy