Guidelines
Identification of S.aureus

Identification of S.aureus

Initial Empiric Treatment

Subsequent dosing frequency depends on renal function

Duration of Therapy

  • Evidence of endocarditis or metastatic infection
  • Presence of prostheses
  • Persistent fever 72 hours after antibiotic initiation
  • Persistent S.aureus bacteremia 4 days after appropriate antibiotic initiation

Longer treatment duration is needed for patients who have complicated S.aureus bacteremia to prevent relapse