Question
Pediatrics Question on Emerging infectious diseases
A 3-week-old infant presents with a cough and sore throat. The mother reports that the infant develops a paroxysm of cough followed by apnea. The total leucocyte count is > 50,000 cells/μL. Which of the following drugs will you prescribe for this patient?
A
Azithromycin
B
Amoxicillin
C
Cotrimoxazole
D
Clarithromycin
Answer
Azithromycin
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Azithromycin