Current recommendations in the United States for treatment of MRSA are to use

A. any antibiotic other than methicillin.
B. no antibiotics to curb the development of resistance.
C. more than one antibiotic.
D. erythromycin and a second antibiotic.
E. no antibiotics to allow the immune system to function.


Answer: C

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