19th March 2024

Whilst working on the infectious diseases ward you are contacted by one of the microbiology doctors

Whilst working on the infectious diseases ward you are contacted by one of the microbiology doctors regarding a patient who has grown Pneumocystis jirovecii after a bronchoalveolar lavage. Past medical history includes hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and Crohn’s disease. Current medications include ramipril, metformin, levothyroxine and methotrexate. Which of the following antibiotics would be contraindicated in this case?

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