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Question 6: Infectious Disease MCQ%u2022 What is the recommended treatment for aspiration pneumonia acquired in the community?%u2022 Amoxicillin alone%u2022 Metronidazole alone%u2022 Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin%u2022 Amoxicillin + Metronidazole%u2022 Piperacillin/Tazobactam%u2022 Answer: Amoxicillin + Metronidazole%u2022 Explanation: For community-acquired aspiration pneumonia, the recommended treatment is amoxicillin plus metronidazole. This combination covers both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria that are likely to be involved in aspiration pneumonia.