AT is a 54 year old female who develops osteomyelitis ...

AT is a 54 year old female who develops osteomyelitis of his left foot due to E. coli and is placed on ceftriaxone. She is taken to the OR and the surgery report states that there is residual infected, but viable bone. Which of the following is the best duration for SS?

A. 3 weeks

B. 6 weeks

C. 10 weeks

D. 15 weeks

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