Multiple Choice
A young, healthy patient goes into the hospital for reconstructive knee surgery and spikes a fever the day after surgery. The doctor finds the patient has a nosocomial infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) . What antibiotic should the doctor use to treat this patient?
A) Penicillin
B) Aminoglycosides
C) Macrolides
D) Vancomycin
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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