Vancomycin Should Be Part of Empiric Therapy for Suspected Bacterial Meningitis.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-11-2019
Identifier
DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piy121
Abstract
The use of empiric vancomycin plus a third-generation cephalosporin for suspected bacterial meningitis has been recommended since 1997. Although the prevalence of ceftriaxone-nonsusceptible pneumococcal meningitis has decreased, vancomycin should still be included as empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis.
Journal Title
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
Volume
8
Issue
2
First Page
187
Last Page
188
MeSH Keywords
Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ceftriaxone; Cephalosporins; Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Meningitis, Bacterial; Meningitis, Pneumococcal; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Vancomycin
Keywords
Streptococcus pneumoniae; bacterial meningitis; pediatric; vancomycin
Recommended Citation
Olarte L. Vancomycin Should Be Part of Empiric Therapy for Suspected Bacterial Meningitis. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2019;8(2):187-188. doi:10.1093/jpids/piy121
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