ABIM Infectious Disease

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A 70-year-old man has Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia from a presumed catheter source. The central line is removed and repeat cultures at 72 hours are negative. A TEE shows no vegetation or valvular pathology. The patient defervesces and has no metastatic foci. Which minimum duration of IV antibiotic therapy is appropriate?

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