Which antibiotic is effective against pseudomonas and indole +ve proteus ?
Correct answer: B. Carbenicillin
- A. Methicillin
- B. Carbenicillin
- C. Lincomycin
- D. Oxacillin
Explanation
Carbenicillin is an antipseudomonal penicillin with activity against Pseudomonas and certain Proteus species, including indole-positive strains. Methicillin and oxacillin target staphylococci, whereas lincomycin lacks reliable antipseudomonal activity.
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