A 58-year-old with severe CHF and cirrhosis has acute variceal bleeding controlled endoscopically. Which antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old with severe CHF and cirrhosis has acute variceal bleeding controlled endoscopically. Which antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Short course (e.g., ceftriaxone) for 5-7 days

Answer

No antibiotics unless fever

Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Metronidazole alone

Answer

Prophylaxis is contraindicated

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleed Prophylaxis