A 70-year-old after variceal band ligation asks about antibiotic duration. What is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old after variceal band ligation asks about antibiotic duration. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Short-course antibiotics (e.g., 5-7 days) to reduce infections and rebleeding

Answer

No antibiotics needed

Answer

Prolonged antibiotics >14 days

Answer

Antibiotics only if fever

Answer

Topical antibiotics

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleeding Antibiotic Prophylaxis