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Ear Infections and Urinary Tract Infections
Treatments and common organisms
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09/16/2012

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Term
40-50% of bacterial causes of acute otitis media
Definition
Strep pneumo (not type that causes throat infections, gram +)
Term
30-35% of bacterial causes of actue otitis media
Definition
H. Inluenzae (up to 40% are beta lactamase producers)
Term
10-12% of bacterial causes of acute otitis media
Definition
Moroxella catarholis (up to 75% are beta lactamase producers)
Term
First line therapy for AOM
Definition
high dose amox to capture pen-intermediate resistant strains
Term
Second line therapy for AOM
Definition
more beta lactamase stable agnets (Augmentin ER/ES, Cefdinir, Cefproxil, Cefpodozime, Cefuroxime)
Term
Third line therapy for AOM
Definition
consider IV/IM ceftriazone x 3d
Term
Should be avoided in AOM treatment
Definition
macrolides, TMP/SMX, cefaclor, loracarbef, cefixime
Term
Common organisms involved in cystitis and pyelonephritis
Definition
80-90% E. Coli, 5-15% Staph saprophyticus, 5% Proteus/Klebiella
Term
Recommended therapy for UTIs
Definition
Phenazopyridine, IV Gent/Tobra for pylonephritis, or possibly IV/PO quinolones, TMP/SMX, Ampicillin/Amoxicillin, Nitrofurantoin, Tetracycline, mandelamine
Term
Treatment for uncomplicated cystitis:
Definition
emphasis on short course 1-3 days vs 7-10 days (Bactram)
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