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Infection
Decubitus ulcer  Possible therapeutic alternatives
Decubitus ulcer with sepsis Common pathogens
Ticarcillin-clavulanic acid 3.1 grams IV every 6 hours or 
Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375 grams IV every 6 hours  or
Imipenem 500mg IV every 6 hours   or 
[Ciprofloxacin 400mg ivpb q12h or Levofloxacin 500mg ivpb qd] + [Clindamycin 600mg ivpb q6-8h or Metronidazole 500mg ivpb q6-8h.]
Decubitus ulcer (uncomplicated) Common pathogens Ampicillin-sulbactam 1.5-3 grams ivpb q6h

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