4th August 2023

A 22-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use is admitted with fevers and severe neck pain.

A 22-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use is admitted with fevers and severe neck pain. MRI neck shows an epidural abscess and blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin.

Which of these would NOT be a suitable antibiotic choice?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.