Increased prevalence of community acquired MRSA. Attempt cultures if feasible.
Staphylococcus aureus
Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)
7-10 days
Cephalexin 50-100 mg/kg per day divided qid
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid
OR
Clindamycin 10-40 mg/kg per day divided tid-qid
Cloxacillin 50-100mg divided qid
Doxycycline 2-4 mg/kg per day divided bid
In children over 8 years of age