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Recommended treatment for infections with ESBL-producing organisms
| Infection type | Therapy of choice | Second-line therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection | Quinolonea | Amoxicillin/clavualante |
| Bacteremia | Carbapenem | Quinolonea |
| Hospital-acquired pneumonia | Carbapenem | Quinolonea |
| Intra-abdominal infection | Carbapenem | Quinolonea (plus metronidazole) |
| Meningitis | Meropenem | Intrathecal polymyxin B |
If the organism is quinolone susceptible.
