Question

A 50-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis asks about prophylactic antibiotics. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics only if infected necrosis or extrapancreatic infection is suspected/confirmed

Answer

Start broad-spectrum antibiotics for 7 days

Answer

Short prophylactic course prevents necrosis

Answer

Use antifungals empirically

Answer

Use antibiotics if CRP >150 mg/L

Practice question

A 50-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis asks about prophylactic antibiotics. Best advice?