A 48-year-old man with mild community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 0) is managed as an outpatient. He has no significant comorbidities and no rec...

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A 48-year-old man with mild community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 0) is managed as an outpatient. He has no significant comorbidities and no recent antibiotic use. According to Therapeutic Guidelines, which empirical regimen is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Oral amoxicillin 1 g eight-hourly, with doxycycline reserved for penicillin allergy

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Oral ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily

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Intravenous benzylpenicillin plus gentamicin

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No antibiotics; oral corticosteroids only

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Azithromycin monotherapy for 10 days in all cases

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia

A 48-year-old man with mild community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 0) is managed as an outpatient. He has no significant comorbidities and no recent antibiotic use. According to Therapeutic Guidelines, which empirical regimen is most appropriate?