For more serious infections caused by Acinetobacter spp., such as pneumonia or bacteremia, effective treatment may require the use of:
A) multiple rounds of penicillin or a similar antibiotic.
B) a beta-lactam agent in combination with an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
C) repeated high-level doses of gentamycin.
D) single-drug therapy in combination with a steroid.
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