A 29-year-old with suspected PID has cephalosporin allergy (anaphylaxis). Outpatient alternative per CDC?...

Question

A 29-year-old with suspected PID has cephalosporin allergy (anaphylaxis). Outpatient alternative per CDC?

Accepted Answer

Consult for alternative parenteral regimens (e.g., gentamicin + clindamycin) with transition to doxycycline + metronidazole

Answer

Levofloxacin monotherapy

Answer

Cefoxitin + probenecid

Answer

Gentamicin + azithromycin only

Answer

No antibiotics

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Pelvic Inflammatory Disease