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Adequate dosing
Adequate duration
Continued re-evaluation of the patient
Cystitis
Acute pyelonephritis
Septic abortion
Amnionitis
Pneumonia
Malaria
Typhoid
Hepatitis
Encourage bedrest
Ensure adequate hydration by mouth or IV
Decrease temperature with fan or tepid sponging
If shock suspected, begin treatment immediately
IV antibiotics:
Ampicillin every 6 hours
Gentamicin every 24 hours
Metronidazole every 8 hours
Continue until fever-free for 48 hours
No oral antibiotics after treatment:
Not proven to add any benefit
Only add to expense
Anaerobes (metronidazole)