Antibiotic of choice for acute epiglottitis is:
Correct Answer: Cephalosporin
Description: Earlier ampicillin has been the drug of choice. Now cephalosporins of second and third generations (cefuroxime, cefotaxime and ceftriaxone) are preferred. Chloramphenicol is also effective but is more toxic compared to cephalosporins.
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