Treatment options based on risk and site of therapy.
| Risk Group . | Treatment Options . |
|---|---|
| High-risk | Hospital-based, broad-spectrum, parenteral therapy for duration of febrile episode |
| Intermediate (moderate) risk | Initial hospital-based parenteral therapy followed by early discharge on a parenteral or oral regimen |
| Low-risk | Outpatient therapy (parenteral, sequential, or oral) for the entire episode |
| Risk Group . | Treatment Options . |
|---|---|
| High-risk | Hospital-based, broad-spectrum, parenteral therapy for duration of febrile episode |
| Intermediate (moderate) risk | Initial hospital-based parenteral therapy followed by early discharge on a parenteral or oral regimen |
| Low-risk | Outpatient therapy (parenteral, sequential, or oral) for the entire episode |