A Clinician Would Most Likely Treat MRSA With

Question

A clinician would most likely treat MRSA with
A) penicillin G.
B) tetracycline.
C) vancomycin.
D) ciprofloxacin.
E) amoxicillin.

Accepted Answer

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is resistant to many antibiotics, including penicillins, tetracyclines, and amoxicillin. Ciprofloxacin may be effective in treating some strains of MRSA, but it is not the first-line therapy. Vancomycin is the drug of choice for treating serious infections caused by MRSA. Its use may be limited in some cases due to the development of resistance.