Question

A 72-year-old woman with severe community-acquired pneumonia is started on IV antibiotics. After 48 hours she improves and can take orally. What is the recommended total duration of antibiotic therapy for severe CAP if responding?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days total

Answer

3 days total

Answer

5 days total

Answer

14 days fixed

Answer

21 days total

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with severe community-acquired pneumonia is started on IV antibiotics. After 48 hours she improves and can take orally. What is the recommended total duration of antibiotic therapy for severe CAP if responding?