Jonathan has been diagnosed with strep throat and needs a prescription for an antibiotic.He says the last time he had penicillin he developed a red,blotchy rash.The appropriate antibiotic to prescribe would be:

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Jonathan's history of a rash after taking penicillin is a concern for a potential penicillin allergy. Therefore, prescribing a different class of antibiotic is the best course of action. Erythromycin is a good alternative for treating strep throat in patients with a penicillin allergy.

Jonathan Has Been Diagnosed with Strep Throat and Needs a Prescription