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A 70-year-old with frequent and debilitating infective exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is to be started on prophylactic antibiotics to reduce the frequency of his exacerbations.

A 70-year-old with frequent and debilitating infective exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is to be started on prophylactic antibiotics to reduce the frequency of his exacerbations. What is the most appropriate prophylactic antibiotic?

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