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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

  1. Ampicillin
  2. Penicillin
  3. Gentamicin
  4. Oxacillin
  5. 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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