Which of the following would you prescribe to treat a person with M. pneumoniae?

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M. pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that is resistant to β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin. Glycopeptide antibiotics such as vancomycin are not effective against M. pneumoniae. Bacitracin is more commonly used to treat skin infections and is not effective against respiratory infections caused by M. pneumoniae. Macrolides such as erythromycin are the preferred antibiotics for treating M. pneumoniae infections.

Which of the Following Would You Prescribe to Treat a Person