The drugs used to treat Mycobact. avium complex infection in AIDS patients include the following except: A. Isoniazid B. Clarithromycin C. Ethambutol D. Ciprofloxacin

The drugs used to treat Mycobact. avium complex
infection in AIDS patients include the following
except:
A. Isoniazid
B. Clarithromycin
C. Ethambutol
D. Ciprofloxacin
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A. Isoniazid
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