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Comment
. 2018 Jul;67(7):435;436;438.

PURL: First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?

Bob Marshall  1 , Shailendra Prasad  2 , Mary A Noel  1 , Jeffrey Burket  1 , Michael Arnold  1 , Benjamin Arthur  1 , Nick Bennett  1 , Ashley Smith  1
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PURL: First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?

Bob Marshall et al. J Fam Pract. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Don't jump to antibiotic Tx for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis, a recent RCT says. Observation may be just as effective.

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The opinions and assertions contained herein are those of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Army Medical Department, the US Army at large, or the Department of Defense.

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