Card 9 / 38: A 50 year-old female is suffering from breast cancer with lung metastases. She has a central venous catheter inserted. Two weeks later, she developed fever and chills. Physical examination revealed erythema and tenderness over the catheter site. You suspect CVC-associated bloodstream infection. How should you manage this patient?
A) Administer antibiotic lock therapy
B) Administer systemic antibiotic for 7-10days
C) Administer antibiotic therapy for 3-7 days and retain catheter
D) Remove antibiotic and give antibiotic

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