A 4-year-old child presents with a harsh whooping cough and post-tussive vomiting. The likely diagnosis is pertussis. Which antibiotic is recommended ...

Question

A 4-year-old child presents with a harsh whooping cough and post-tussive vomiting. The likely diagnosis is pertussis. Which antibiotic is recommended for confirmed or suspected pertussis in a child?

Accepted Answer

Azithromycin

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Penicillin V

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Co-amoxiclav

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Ceftriaxone

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No antibiotic therapy is recommended

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pertussis

A 4-year-old child presents with a harsh whooping cough and post-tussive vomiting. The likely diagnosis is pertussis. Which antibiotic is recommended for confirmed or suspected pertussis in a child?