Increased prevalence of community acquired MRSA. Attempt cultures if feasible.
Staphylococcus aureus
Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)
7-14 days. Up to 3 weeks if complicated
Cephalexin 50-100 mg/kg per day divided qid
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid
OR
Cefuroxime 20-30 mg/kg per day divided BID
Cefprozil 15-30 mg/kg per day divided bid
Clindamycin 10-40 mg/kg per day divided tid-qid
Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg per day IM/IV once a day