An 18-year-old girl goes to her GP for further advice on antibiotic prophylaxis | Medibuddy
20th June 2024

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?

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