This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Skeletal infections, Subject name: Anatomy
Total duration of antibiotics in acute osteomyelitis is 
Select and explain. 
A. 4 weeks, B. 2 weeks, C. 6 weeks, D. 8 weeks
C: 6 weeks
Answer: C: 6 weeks 
Explanation: Teatement is staed with , IV antibiotics until condition begins to improve or Crp values return to normal, usually for 2 weeks. Thereafter antibiotics ae given orally for another 4 weeks. Change of antibiotics or surgery is considered, if no improvement occurs within 48hrs of antibiotics. ref : maheswari 9th ed