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A 62-year-old man with diabetes presents with a foot ulcer and fever. X-ray shows bone destruction. Blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus. What is the recommended antibiotic duration?

A2 weeks

B4 weeks

C6 weeks

D8-12 weeks

E6 months

2

A 22-year-old student presents with fever, headache, and a petechial rash on her legs. CSF shows: protein 2.1 g/L, glucose 1.8 mmol/L (serum 5.2), WCC 850 (90% neutrophils). What is the most likely organism?

AStreptococcus pneumoniae

BNeisseria meningitidis

CHaemophilus influenzae

DListeria monocytogenes

EEnterovirus

3

A 37-year-old man presents with acute onset severe headache, fever, and neck stiffness. Lumbar puncture shows lymphocytic pleocytosis with normal glucose. HSV PCR is positive. What is the most appropriate treatment?

AIV aciclovir

BIV ceftriaxone

CIV ampicillin

DSupportive care only

EIV immunoglobulin

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