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Infectious Disease
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General Infectious Disease
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Hospital Medicine
Would you use ceftriaxone for treatment of a deep seated infection such as vertebral osteomyelitis +/- epidural abscess caused by a low risk AmpC producing pathogen?
Assuming no oral antibiotic options, or planning IV course prior to PO switch
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