A 43-year-old man with acute bacterial prostatitis is septic in ED. Initial antibiotics before cultures?...

Question

A 43-year-old man with acute bacterial prostatitis is septic in ED. Initial antibiotics before cultures?

Accepted Answer

Broad-spectrum IV coverage targeting gram-negatives (e.g., ceftriaxone)

Answer

TMP-SMX single dose

Answer

Fluoroquinolone alone without coverage

Answer

Doxycycline only

Answer

No antibiotics until culture returns

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Bacterial Prostatitis