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A 48-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with fulminant hepatitis leading to liver failure following consumption of raw oysters. He is treated with immediate liver transplantation, which is performed successfully. Following a prolonged hospital stay he is discharged in excellent condition. In addition to his antirejection medications, which of the following is recommended for prophylaxis in this patient?
(A) Acyclovir
(B) Ketoconazole
(C) Niacin
(D) Nystatin swish and swallow
(E) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
A 48-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with fulminant hepatitis leading to liver failure following consumption of raw oysters. He is treated with immediate liver transplantation, which is performed successfully. Following a prolonged hospital stay he is discharged in excellent condition. In addition to his antirejection medications, which of the following is recommended for prophylaxis in this patient?
(A) Acyclovir
(B) Ketoconazole
(C) Niacin
(D) Nystatin swish and swallow
(E) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
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