A patient of abdominal sepsis was started on empirical treatment with intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin. Regarding the treatment of this patient, which statement is most accurate ?
A
Empirical treatment of abdominal sepsis should always include a third generation cephalosporin
B
A drug active against anaerobe should be included in the antibiotic regimen
C
Combination of ampicillin and gentamicin provides good coverage for all likely pathogens
D
If the patient is severely allergic to ampicillin, then ceftriaxone should be used