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A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Two days later, he develops fever, chills, cough and chest pain. This hospital has reported several cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the last 3 months.
What should have been given to this patient to prevent his infection with MRSA?
A-Ampicillin
B-Ciprofloxacin
C-Gentamicin
D-Tobramycin
E-Vancomycin
A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Two days later, he develops fever, chills, cough and chest pain. This hospital has reported several cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the last 3 months.
What should have been given to this patient to prevent his infection with MRSA?
A-Ampicillin
B-Ciprofloxacin
C-Gentamicin
D-Tobramycin
E-Vancomycin
