Question

A 66-year-old outpatient with CAP and diabetes asks about macrolide monotherapy. Local macrolide resistance to S. pneumoniae is 35%. Best counsel?

Accepted Answer

Avoid macrolide monotherapy when resistance >10%

Answer

Macrolide monotherapy is preferred

Answer

Macrolide monotherapy acceptable at any resistance

Answer

Use macrolide only if inpatient

Answer

Use macrolide only if viral coinfection suspected

Practice question

A 66-year-old outpatient with CAP and diabetes asks about macrolide monotherapy. Local macrolide resistance to S. pneumoniae is 35%. Best counsel?