This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
The drug of choice in mycoplasma pneumonia in children is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Tetracycline, B. Streptomycin, C. Cotrimoxazole, D. Erythromycin
D: Erythromycin
Answer: D: Erythromycin 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Erythromycin Treatment of pneumonia in children o For mildly ill patient (not require hospitalization) Emperical treatment Amoxicillin is the DOC. Atypical (mycoplasma) pneumonia --> macrolides (Azithromycin, Erythromycin). o For Hospitalized patients IV cefuroxime or cefotaxime or ceftriaxone. If clinical features suggest staphylococcal pneumonia, vancomycin or clindamycin are also added.