Child With a Physical and Mental Disorder (CH 32): The child with septic arthritis is ordered a course of IV antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics. How long is the course of each?

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The child with septic arthritis is ordered a course of IV antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics. How long is the course of each?

Emily Linda Threhane · Accepted Answer

IV antibiotics for 10-14 days
Oral antibiotics for 4 weeks

The child with septic arthritis is ordered a course of IV antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics. How long is the course of each?