An 18-year-old girl goes to her GP for further advice on antibiotic prophylaxis
An 18-year-old girl goes to her GP for further advice on antibiotic prophylaxis after acute rheumatic fever with carditis. She has been taking oral penicillin V for 3 years already. On examination, there is no murmur and lungs are clear.
What is the recommended duration of prophylactic antibiotic therapy for this patient?
Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.
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