Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Gram-Positive Folliculitis

Note

Lesions over 2 cm in size may require incision/drainage for adequate treatment

Empiric Regimen of Choice

Cephalexin x 7 days

Cephalexin Dosing

β-Lactam Anaphylaxis or MRSA Suspected

Clindamycin

Clindamycin Dosing

OR

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (SMX-TMP)
* Preferred for MRSA

SMX-TMP Dosing