Select the macrolide antibiotic that can be given once
daily for 3 days for empirical treatment of ear-nosethroat, respiratory and genital infections:
A. Erythromycin
B. Azithromycin
C. Roxithromycin
D. Clarithromycin

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Azithromycin

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