A 62‑year‑old man with suspected CAP is started on doxycycline. He asks if he can stop antibiotics once his temperature normalizes. Today is day 2. Be...

Question

A 62‑year‑old man with suspected CAP is started on doxycycline. He asks if he can stop antibiotics once his temperature normalizes. Today is day 2. Best counsel?

Accepted Answer

Stop after 5 days and when clinically stable

Answer

Yes, stop now if afebrile

Answer

Treat for 14 days

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Stop once cough stops

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Treat until CRP normalizes

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP (Duration and Stability)

A 62‑year‑old man with suspected CAP is started on doxycycline. He asks if he can stop antibiotics once his temperature normalizes. Today is day 2. Best counsel?