Question

A 69-year-old with suspected CAP from aspiration during a seizure has no abscess on imaging. Which statement is true regarding anaerobic coverage?

Accepted Answer

Only if lung abscess or empyema is suspected should anaerobic coverage be added

Answer

It should be added routinely to all suspected aspiration CAP

Answer

Macrolide monotherapy suffices regardless of comorbidities

Answer

Anaerobic coverage is necessary if WBC >15,000

Answer

Anaerobic coverage should never be used

Practice question

A 69-year-old with suspected CAP from aspiration during a seizure has no abscess on imaging. Which statement is true regarding anaerobic coverage?