A 62-year-old with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis (mild) asks if antibiotics are always required. Best counsel?...

Question

A 62-year-old with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis (mild) asks if antibiotics are always required. Best counsel?

Accepted Answer

Selective use; many mild uncomplicated cases can be managed without antibiotics

Answer

Antibiotics are routine for all cases

Answer

Surgery after first recurrence

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Mandatory inpatient IV antibiotics

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Colonoscopy immediately within 24 hours

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis Antibiotics