A pediatric patient with otitis media who is type 1 penicillin allergic should be treated with which of the following?

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Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic and is a good alternative for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Amoxicillin (B) and cefdinir (C) are both cephalosporin antibiotics and may cross-react in patients with a penicillin allergy. Ceftriaxone (D) is not a good choice for uncomplicated otitis media as it is typically reserved for more serious infections that require hospitalization.

A Pediatric Patient with Otitis Media Who Is Type 1