Question

A 70-year-old presents with fever, productive cough, and confusion. CURB65 score is 3. What is the recommended initial antibiotic choice according to UK guidelines

Accepted Answer

IV co-amoxiclav and clarithromycin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin alone

Answer

Oral doxycycline alone

Answer

High-dose oral oseltamivir

Answer

No antibiotic required

Practice question

A 70-year-old presents with fever, productive cough, and confusion. CURB65 score is 3. What is the recommended initial antibiotic choice according to UK guidelines