Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting? |
| Authors: |
Marshall, Bob, Prasad, Shailendra, Noel, Mary Alice, Burket, Jeffrey, Arnold, Michael, Arthur, Benjamin, Bennett, Nick, Smith, Ashley |
| Source: |
Journal of Family Practice. Jul2018, Vol. 67 Issue 7, p435-438. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Diverticulosis, Antibiotics, Treatment of diverticulosis, Diarrhea, Primary care, Patients |
| Abstract: |
The article presents a case study of a 58-year-old man presented with a 2-day history of moderate left lower quadrant pain, mild fever, 2 episodes of vomiting and no diarrhea. Diverticulitis is suspected which is managed with oral antibiotics while severe forms of diverticulitis often require parenteral antibiotics. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
