An elederly male presented with headache, fever and hemiparasis of right side. On fuher examination and investigation a diagnosis of brain abscess was made. Which of the following antibacterial/ antibacterials is effective in this patient
High-Yield Explanation
A 6-week combination of third-generation cephalosporin and metronidazole cures most cases of community-acquired brain abscess in immunocompetent patients. Coverage for streptococci can be attained by a high dose of penicillin G or a third-generation cephalosporin (eg, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2234