Routine Practices
Droplet Precautions
If Haemophilus influenzae type b suspected
In non immune child < 5 years of age, maintain precautions until 24 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy received
Kingella kingae
Most common in children < 4 years old
Less common
3 - 4 weeks for osteomyelitis including conversion to PO when appropriate
3 - 4 weeks recommended for septic arthritis.
Most clinicians recommend 4 - 6 weeks for hip septic arthritis
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