A 43-year-old with suspected diverticulitis is afebrile with mild LLQ pain and CRP 12 mg/L; CT shows uncomplicated disease. He asks about antibiotics....

Question

A 43-year-old with suspected diverticulitis is afebrile with mild LLQ pain and CRP 12 mg/L; CT shows uncomplicated disease. He asks about antibiotics. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Selective use-no routine antibiotics for immunocompetent with mild uncomplicated disease

Answer

Everyone needs antibiotics

Answer

Use dual IV therapy for 7-10 days

Answer

Immediate surgery

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Colonoscopy within 1 week

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis

A 43-year-old with suspected diverticulitis is afebrile with mild LLQ pain and CRP 12 mg/L; CT shows uncomplicated disease. He asks about antibiotics. Best answer?