Question

A previously well 40-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of fever, dry cough and pleuritic chest pain. His CURB-65 score is 0. He has no significant comorbidities and is managed in the community. According to UK guidance, which is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral clarithromycin

Answer

Oral levofloxacin

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Oral ciprofloxacin

Practice question

A previously well 40-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of fever, dry cough and pleuritic chest pain. His CURB-65 score is 0. He has no significant comorbidities and is managed in the community. According to UK guidance, which is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?