A 53-year-old man with CAP is stable at discharge after 3 inpatient days on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. He improved rapidly. How long should total ant...

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A 53-year-old man with CAP is stable at discharge after 3 inpatient days on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. He improved rapidly. How long should total antibiotic course be?

Accepted Answer

5 total days (minimum) if clinically stable

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3 total days

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10 total days mandatory

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Until WBC normalizes

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Until CXR clears

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A 53-year-old man with CAP is stable at discharge after 3 inpatient days on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. He improved rapidly. How long should total antibiotic course be?