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Suggested Treatment
Infection/ Condition Comments
Preferred Alternative

Postpartum mastitis

Outpatient: Cloxacillin 500mg PO q6h for Cephalexin 500mg PO q6h for 5-7days Duration of therapy for 5-7 days
5-7days
If poor response consider
Inpatient: Cloxacillin 2g IV q6h Cefazolin 1gm IV q8h extending to 10-14days

Reference:

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neonatal group B streptococcal disease. Green-top Guideline No. 36. BJOG 2017;124:e280–e305.
4. NICE Guideline.Pretermlabor and birth.https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25/resources/preterm-labour-and-birth
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