A 63-year-old with severe CAP is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 48 hours, cultures negative and clinically improving. Duration of the...

Question

A 63-year-old with severe CAP is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 48 hours, cultures negative and clinically improving. Duration of therapy?

Accepted Answer

5 days minimum if clinically stable and afebrile for 48-72 hours

Answer

10-14 days routinely

Answer

At least 7 days regardless

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3 days sufficient

Answer

Continue until CRP normalizes

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP Duration

A 63-year-old with severe CAP is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 48 hours, cultures negative and clinically improving. Duration of therapy?