A 60-year-old is diagnosed with nonsevere CAP who requires hospitalization. Past medical history is significant for type 2 diabetes with peripheral neuropathy and bipolar disorder on ziprasidone. Sputum cultures reveal Klebsiella pneumoniae. The patient has a documented anaphylactic allergy to cephalosporins. Local epidemiological data reveal a pneumococcal resistance rate of 30% to macrolides. Of the following options, which would be the most appropriate therapy for this patient? A. LefamulinB. OmadacyclineC. CiprofloxacinD. Ceftaroline and clarithromycin
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