John is a 4-week-old infant who has been diagnosed with chlamydial pneumonia.The appropriate treatment for his pneumonia would be:

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Chlamydial pneumonia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and is most common in infants aged 1-3 months. The recommended treatment is a 2-week course of erythromycin or azithromycin, as these are effective against the bacteria. Levofloxacin, amoxicillin, and cephalexin are not effective against Chlamydia trachomatis and would not be appropriate treatments for chlamydial pneumonia.

John Is a 4-Week-Old Infant Who Has Been Diagnosed with Chlamydial