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PBB Antibiotic Duration — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateRespiratoryPBB Antibiotic DurationRACP Paediatrics

A child with PBB had cough return after 10 days amoxicillin. Likely error?

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Correct answer: D — Insufficient duration – minimum 2-4 weeks needed

PBB requires ≥2 weeks (preferably 4 weeks) of antibiotics to prevent relapse.

Reference: TSANZ – 2024 – PBB