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: Microbiology
The following about leptospirosis is true except ? 
Select and explain. 
A. High fever with chills, B. Seen in sewage workers, C. Jaundice is present, D. Tetracycline is the drug of choice
D: Tetracycline is the drug of choice
Answer: D: Tetracycline is the drug of choice 
Explanation: Ans. is 'e' i.e., Tetracycline is drug of choice Treatment of leptospirosis Mild cases --> Doxycycline or amplicillin or amoxicillin *Moderate or severe --> Penicillin G or ampicillin or amoxicillin or erythromycin Chemoprophvloxis *Doxycycline is the DOC. "In severe illness, I.V. benzyl penicillin is the drug of choice, for milder infections a 7-10 days course of oral amoxicillin appropriate." - Green wood 16 /e 355 . Patients allergic to penicillin can be treated with erythromycin.