- Linezolid¶ 600 mg IV or orally every 12 hours for >6 weeks
- OR
- DaptomycinΔ 10 to 12 mg/kg IV every 24 hours for >6 weeks
- OR
- Alternative regimens (ie, daptomycin plus ampicillin, or ceftaroline) may be reasonable in patients with persistent bacteremia or strains with daptomycin MIC at high end of susceptible range
| - Consultation with a pediatric infectious disease specialist is recommended
| - Daptomycin 10 mg/kg per 24 hours IV once per day for ≥8 weeks
- PLUS
- Ampicillin 12 g per 24 hours (or 200 mg/kg per 24 hours) IV in six divided doses for ≥8 weeks
- OR
- Linezolid¶ 1200 mg per 24 hours IV or orally in two divided doses for ≥8 weeks
- OR
- Quinupristin-dalfopristin◊ 22.5 mg/kg per 24 hours IV in three divided doses for ≥8 weeks
- OR
- Combinations of antibiotics according to in vitro susceptibility§ (eg, daptomycin plus ertapenem or ceftaroline)
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