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Pathogens
Antimicrobials
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
May require surgical drainage
7-10 days
Cephalexin 25 mg/kg/dose PO QID Maximum: 4 grams/24h
OR
Cefazolin 16-33 mg/kg/dose IV q8h Maximum: 6 grams/24h
Clindamycin 20-30 mg/kg/24h PO divided q6-8h Maximum: 1.8 grams/24h
