Two-month-old Eugenia has an bacterial upper respiratory infection and needs an antibiotic.The physician assures her worried parents,who have heard about the dangers of antibiotics,that the prescribed antibiotic is considered to be one of the safest and is often recommended for infants.This antibiotic is likely to be in what class?

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Macrolides are often considered to be safe and are commonly used in infants for respiratory infections. Cephalosporins, quinolones, and aminoglycosides are not typically recommended as first-line options for infants due to safety concerns.

Two-Month-Old Eugenia Has an Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infection and Needs