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Cholangitis
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PATHOGENS
- Frequently polymicrobial, usually gastrointestinal flora.
- E. coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species
- Enterococcus and anaerobes (often of unclear relevance)
- Pathogenic role of enterococci and anaerobes not well defined and empirical coverage for these organisms is not usually required.
- Resistant pathogens may be encountered in patients with healthcare-associated infections or recent antibiotic use; empirical coverage should be adjusted accordingly.
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PATHOGENS
- Frequently polymicrobial, usually gastrointestinal flora.
- E. coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species
- Enterococcus and anaerobes (often of unclear relevance)
- Pathogenic role of enterococci and anaerobes not well defined and empirical coverage for these organisms is not usually required.
- Resistant pathogens may be encountered in patients with healthcare-associated infections or recent antibiotic use; empirical coverage should be adjusted accordingly.
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Last updated: August 3, 2017
Citation
Carpenter, Christopher F, and Nick Gilpin. "Cholangitis." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, The Johns Hopkins University, 2017. Johns Hopkins Guide, www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540121/6/Cholangitis.
Carpenter CF, Gilpin N. Cholangitis. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2017. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540121/6/Cholangitis. Accessed January 21, 2020.
Carpenter, C. F., & Gilpin, N. (2017). Cholangitis. In Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. Available from https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540121/6/Cholangitis
Carpenter CF, Gilpin N. Cholangitis [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2017. [cited 2020 January 21]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540121/6/Cholangitis.
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