The Antibiotic of Choice for Acute Tonsillitis Is

Question

The antibiotic of choice for acute tonsillitis is:
A) Erythromycin.
B) Erythromycin ethylsuccinate.
C) Keflex.
D) Penicillin.

Accepted Answer

Penicillin is the antibiotic of choice for acute tonsillitis. It is effective in treating the most common bacteria that cause tonsillitis and has few side effects. Erythromycin and Keflex may be used if the patient is allergic to penicillin or if the infection is resistant to penicillin.