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)