Clinical conditions Pathogen(s) Antibiotic(s) Comments
Meningitis, shunt-associated Staph. epidermidis
Staph. aureus
 Gram-negative organisms		 IV ceftazidime + IV vancomycin Seek specialist advice.  May require intraventricular vancomycin.  Shunt may require to be removed.

 

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