Metronidazole is used in peridontal abscess because
of activity against:
A. Entamoeba histolytica
B. Giardia lamblia
C. Anaerobic bacilli
D. Aerobic gram positive cocci

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Anaerobic bacilli

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