Which group of drugs is effective against M.pneumoniae infections?
A)β-Lactams
B)Sulfonamides
C)Cephalosporins
D)Fluoroquinolones

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Because of the lack of a cell wall,M.pneumoniae are innately resistant to all β-lactam antibiotics.In addition,they are resistant to sulfonamides,trimethoprim,and rifampin.Susceptibility patterns vary by species to macrolides and lincosamides.M.pneumoniae is usually susceptible to macrolides,tetracycline,ketolides,and fluoroquinolones.

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