Syndrome: Arthritis, septic
Primary Therapy(s):
- (Cefazolin 2 gm IV q 8 hr or Nafcillin 2gm IV q 4-6 hr) +/- Gentamicin
- Ceftriaxone 1 gm q 24 hr if gonorrhea is suspected
Alternate Therapy(s):
- (Clindamycin or Vancomycin) +/- (Gentamicin, Aztreonam, or Ciprofloxacin)
Comments:
- Acute, community acquired, non-prosthetic joint.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of this syndrome.
- If MRSA is suspected, see MRSA algorithm-severe.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin