Exam questionKROK 1Medicine · 2018
Pathogenic staphylococcus was obtained from the purulent wound of the patient. Its antibiotic sensitivity was determined to be as follows: penicillin growth inhibition zone – 8 mm; oxacillin – 9 mm, ampicillin – 10 mm, gentamicin – 22 mm, lincomycin – 11 mm. What antibiotic should be chosen for treatment in this case?
Answer options
- Ampicillin
- Penicillin
- Gentamicin
- Oxacillin
- Lincomycin
Correct answer
Gentamicin
Explanation
Among the options, the highest growth inhibition zone is of gentamycin (22mm), so it should be chosen for the treatment. A higher inhibition zone indicates the pathogen is more sensitive.
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