Choice of Antibiotics for PneumoniaCurrent as of: March 25, 2017 |
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Choice of Antibiotics for PneumoniaMany classes of antibiotics can treat pneumonia . The antibiotic your doctor chooses typically will be based on:
Your doctor's choice of antibiotics may also depend on whether you:
Choosing an antibiotic based on these things avoids the need for extensive culture and sensitivity testing and allows for rapid treatment that has a high rate of cure. Current as of: March 25, 2017 |
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