Breast abscess: therapeutic recommendations

Infection

Breast

Possible therapeutic alternatives

Abscess

Common pathogens

Nafcillin 1-2 grams IVPB q4-6 hours or

Cefazolin 1 gram IVPB q8h or

Vancomycin 1 gram IVPB q12h.

Mastitis

Common pathogens

Dicloxacillin 500mg po q6h or

Clindamycin 150-450mg po q6h or

Cefazolin 1 gram IVPB q8h

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