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: Treatment of pneumonia in children

For mildly ill patient (not require hospitalization)


Empirical treatment → Amoxicillin is the DOC.


Atypical (mycoplasma) pneumonia → macrolides (Azithromycin, Erythromycin).

For Hospitalized patients

IV cefuroxime or cefotaxime or ceftriaxone.
If clinical features suggest staphylococcal pneumonia, vancomycin or clindamycin are also added.