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8. Pneumonia

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

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Navigating Pneumonia Treatment

This chapter explores pneumonia severity categorization using the CURB score and recommends treatments based on severity levels. It discusses antibiotic options, including considerations for penicillin allergies and the use of quinolones like levofloxacin in severe cases. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of risk stratification, diagnostic accuracy, and the implications of antibiotic resistance in pneumonia management.

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