Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Neonates

Most Common Organisms

E. coli (80%)

S. saprophyticus

K. pneumoniae

P. mirabilis

Enterococcus spp.

Empiric Antimicrobial Regimen

Ampicillin (See Dosing Below)

PLUS EITHER

Gentamicin (See Dosing Below)

OR

Tobramycin (See Dosing Below)

Dosing

Ampicillin

Gentamicin/Tobramycin

Duration

10-14 days (for uncomplicated UTI)