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by Lauren Cagle 2 years ago

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SSTI

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) can be classified into purulent and non-purulent types, each requiring different treatment approaches based on severity. Non-purulent infections range from mild to severe and often necessitate the use of intravenous or oral antibiotics.

SSTI

SSTI

Purulent

I/D
Severe
Moderate

MRSA

Bactrim, Doxy

No Meds

Non-purulent

Moderate/Severe
IV Antibiotics

Vanc, Dapto, Linezolid

Necrotizing fasciitis? (Type I)

+ Pip/Tazo, Imi/Cilast, Meropenem

PCN, Cefazolin, Clindamycin, Ceftriaxone

Necrotizing fascitis? (Type II)

Debridement

PCN + Clindamycin

Mild
PO Antibiotics

Pyogenes

PCN, Cephalexin, Clindamycin

MRSA?

+ Bactrim, Doxy