VP shunt infections

Background

Causative agents

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

Pediatric

  • Empiric therapy: Vancomycin AND Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV div Q6 OR ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV div Q12-24
  • Always involved neurosurgery in management
  • Tailor antimicrobial therapy to culture results

Disposition

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