A patient is diagnosed with B. fragilis, an anaerobic organism resistant to most drugs. What is the drug of choice to treat this microorganism?
A) Cefaclor (Ceclor)
B) Cefamandole nafate (Mandol)
C) Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
D) Cefuroxime sodium (Zinacef)
C
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Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) is active against B. fragilis, an anaerobic organism resistant to most drugs. Cefaclor, cefamandole nafate, and cefuroxime sodium are all second-generation cephalosporins but not the drug of choice for B. fragilis.
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