What is the drug of choice for listeriosis caused by Listeroa monocytogenes?
Correct Answer: Ampicillin
Description: Ampicillin is considered the drug of choice for treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of enterococci and Listeria monocytogenes. Cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones are not active against L monocytogenes. Vancomycin is the drug of choice for staphylococcal infections. Amoxicillin is the drug of choice for acute otitis media, sinusitis, and other respiratory tract infections.
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