Woman presents with an acute flareup of diverticulitis

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A 60-year-old woman presents with an acute flareup of diverticulitis. Here symptoms are mild and she feels like she "caught it early." There are no indications that this is a complicated flareup. The MOST appropriate course of treatment for this patient is: oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro) plus metronidazole (Flagyl) to target E. coli. oral vancomycin to target Clostridium difficile. conservative management including a clear liquid diet and acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. inpatient IV antibiotic therapy, even though symptoms seem uncomplicated.

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