A 57-year-old hospitalized for CAP is ready for discharge. After 48 hours afebrile and stable, total antibiotic duration should be:...

Question

A 57-year-old hospitalized for CAP is ready for discharge. After 48 hours afebrile and stable, total antibiotic duration should be:

Accepted Answer

The duration should be determined by clinical stability and response to treatment.

Answer

3 days irrespective of response

Answer

5 days minimum with clinical stability

Answer

10-14 days mandatory

Answer

Until procalcitonin normalizes

"moderate" MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases