A 58-year-old female on peritoneal dialysis presents with cloudy dialysate and abdominal pain. Gram stain shows Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Accor...

Question

A 58-year-old female on peritoneal dialysis presents with cloudy dialysate and abdominal pain. Gram stain shows Gram-positive cocci in clusters. According to NICE, which empirical antibiotic is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

IP vancomycin

Answer

IV piperacillin-tazobactam

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Oral nitrofurantoin

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IP gentamicin

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Oral co-amoxiclav

NICE Peritoneal Dialysis Guideline MCQ (SBA): Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis

A 58-year-old female on peritoneal dialysis presents with cloudy dialysate and abdominal pain. Gram stain shows Gram-positive cocci in clusters. According to NICE, which empirical antibiotic is recommended first-line?