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Cefpodoxime is an oral, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic available in various generic preparations
Gram-negative coverage: Excellent coverage of most Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas
Pseudomonas is also an uncommon cause of CAP and tends to occur more frequently in patients with known colonization or prior infection with Pseudomonas spp, (the most common and virulent bacterial CAP pathogen) and atypical pathogens
The drug provides good coverage against Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoni
Comparative trials, though few, indicate that the clinical and bacteriological efficacy of cefixime Bacteremia due to gram-negative bacilli is a significant problem in both hospitalized and community-dwelling patients
Empiric MRSA coverage with the addition of Vancomycin IV may be considered for hospital - acquired infection with known MRSA colonization or invasive infection within the past year1 and should be discontinued at 48 hours if MRSA is not recovered from cultures
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This article will review the microbiology, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of infections caused by Serratia species
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