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21 Days
Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
Ceftazidime 2 g IV q8h
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 5 mg/kg IV q6h
If the patient has a true history of IgE mediated penicillin or beta-lactam allergy, the risks versus benefit of empiric treatment of suspected meningitis with appropriate antimicrobials should be discussed.
Refer to Beta-lactam allergy algorithm