Question

Which of the following bacterial pneumonias would you NOT treat with tetracycline?

1. chlamydial pneumonia
2. psittacosis
3. mycoplasmal pneumonia

Answer 1

Mycoplasmal pneumonia, also known as atypical pneumonia, can be treated with tetracycline. Therefore, the correct answer is none of the above.

Chlamydial pneumonia and psittacosis are caused by intracellular bacteria that can be effectively treated with tetracycline antibiotics. Mycoplasmal pneumonia, which is caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, is also commonly treated with tetracycline antibiotics, as well as macrolides and fluoroquinolones.