Which organisms can be treated with penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)? (Select all that apply.)

Name: Which organisms can be treated with penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)? (Select all that apply.)
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Penicillin G is the first drug of choice for N. meningitidis. It is a drug of first choice for infections caused by sensitive gram-positive cocci,including S. pyogenes. It is a drug of choice for T. pallidum. It is not effective against methicillin-resistant S. aureus or P. aeruginosa.

Which Organisms Can Be Treated with Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)? (Select