Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

2-50 years

Common Bacterial Pathogens

N. meningitides

S. pneumoniae

L. monocytogenes¹

Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy

Vancomycin (Meningitis-Specific Dosing)

PLUS

Ceftriaxone (Meningitis-Specific Dosing)

WITH OR WITHOUT

Ampicillin¹ (Meningitis-Specific Dosing)

Note¹

Risk Factors for Listeria monocytogenes:

  •  Pregnancy

  •  Immunocompromised

  •  Advanced liver or kidney disease