Which of the following antibiotics would be the best choice for treatment of an acute abscess or cellulitis in a patient who is not allergic to penicillin?

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Acute abscess and cellulitis are primarily the result of gram-positive organisms.The drug of choice in patients without a penicillin allergy is penicillin or amoxicillin.The patient must complete the full course of therapy in order to ensure that all of the bacteria are killed off and to help reduce the chance for resistance.The other choices do not represent the first drug of choice.

Which of the Following Antibiotics Would Be the Best Choice