Adult

Infected facial Internal fixator device

  • Specimens from infected material should be sent from microbiological culture
  • Modify treatment according to sensitivity test results
  • Consult Micro/ID recommended 

Preferred

Including for penicillin allergy (non-severe)

cefazolin 2g iv tds AND metronidazole 400mg po tds (or 500mg iv tds)

Alternative

For penicillin allergy (severe) or for MRSA positive patients:

co-trimoxazole 960mg bd po or iv AND metronidazole 400mg po tds (or 500mg iv tds)

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01 May 2025