Sepsis under 1 month

This antibiotic choice is for babies admitted through the Emergency Department or on the paediatric wards.

For babies on the neonatal unit / postnatal wards see neonatal infection guidelines on the OUH intranet.

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cefotaxime iv see BNFc for doses

AND amoxicillin iv see BNFc for doses

Consider need for aciclovir.

For MRSA positive patients: ADD vancomycin iv see BNFc for doses.

Review once microbiology results available.

In case of penicillin allergy (non-severe and severe): Contact Paediatric ID

Last reviewed: 01 Dec 2023

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC

Preferred