Septicaemia; initial blind therapy | aminoglycoside + a penicillin or cephalosporin |
Septicaemia; in the immunocompromised | aminoglycoside + amoxicillin or cefotaxime or ceftazidime |
Septicaemia; if suspect anaerobic | As for Initial 'blind' therapy plus metronidazole |
Septicaemia; if suspect Gram +ve | As for Initial 'blind' therapy plus flucloxacillin or vancomycin |
Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance.
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