MediumRespiratoryCommunity-acquired pneumonia in childrenau-amcau-racgp
A 6-year-old child presents with fever, cough and tachypnoea. Chest examination reveals focal crackles, and a chest X-ray is consistent with mild community-acquired pneumonia. The child is well enough to be treated as an outpatient and has no comorbidities. According to Therapeutic Guidelines summary table, which antibiotic regimen is preferred?