A 40-year-old man is admitted to ICU with severe community-acquired pneumonia. He has a penicillin allergy documented as 'anaphylaxis'. Blood cultures...

Question

A 40-year-old man is admitted to ICU with severe community-acquired pneumonia. He has a penicillin allergy documented as 'anaphylaxis'. Blood cultures are pending. What is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Levofloxacin monotherapy

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Co-amoxiclav and clarithromycin

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Piperacillin/tazobactam and clarithromycin

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Ceftriaxone and clarithromycin

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Meropenem and clarithromycin

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia

A 40-year-old man is admitted to ICU with severe community-acquired pneumonia. He has a penicillin allergy documented as 'anaphylaxis'. Blood cultures are pending. What is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic regimen?