VPA-0066
QUESTION
Drug of choice for “Babesia gibsoni” is?
OPTIONS
(A) Clindamycin
(B) Streptomycin
(C) Tetracycline
(D) Penicillin
ANSWER
(A) Clindamycin
EXPLANATION
Clindamycin has been used as part of treatment protocols for canine Babesia gibsoni because it has antiprotozoal activity and may be combined with other drugs such as atovaquone and azithromycin. Streptomycin, tetracycline, and penicillin are not the standard drugs of choice for eliminating B. gibsoni.
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