Question

A 47-year-old woman presents with cough, fever 38.2°C, and pleuritic chest pain. CURB-65 score is 0. She is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate antibiotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS for 5 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav plus clarithromycin for 7 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg OD for 3 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg BD for 5 days

Answer

No antibiotics; advise safety-netting only

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman presents with cough, fever 38.2°C, and pleuritic chest pain. CURB-65 score is 0. She is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate antibiotic strategy?