A 22-year-old Aboriginal woman living in a remote community has a history of acute rheumatic fever and moderate rheumatic mitral regurgitation. She is...

Question

A 22-year-old Aboriginal woman living in a remote community has a history of acute rheumatic fever and moderate rheumatic mitral regurgitation. She is often late for injections. What is the recommended secondary prophylaxis schedule?

Accepted Answer

Regular intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin every 3-4 weeks

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Daily oral penicillin V only

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No prophylaxis is required after 5 years

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Prophylaxis only during pregnancy

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Annual penicillin injections

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): RHD secondary prophylaxis in Aboriginal patient

A 22-year-old Aboriginal woman living in a remote community has a history of acute rheumatic fever and moderate rheumatic mitral regurgitation. She is often late for injections. What is the recommended secondary prophylaxis schedule?