Emilia is being treated for an infection with an antibiotic that is associated with increased risk of superinfection, phototoxicity, and tendon or cartilage damage. What class of antibiotics has this profile?

A) carbapenems
B) macrolides
C) cephalosporins
D) quinolones


D

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