Question

A 65-year-old male presents with fever, confusion, and a cough. Legionella pneumonia is suspected. According to NICE, which antibiotic is preferred as first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levofloxacin or another fluoroquinolone

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Benzylpenicillin

Answer

Metronidazole

Practice question

A 65-year-old male presents with fever, confusion, and a cough. Legionella pneumonia is suspected. According to NICE, which antibiotic is preferred as first-line treatment?