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How can Pneumonia be treated ?

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Depending on the organism treatment for Pneumonia is undertaken. For Pneumonia caused by bacteria Pneumococcus, Streptococcus Pneumonia, Hemophilus Influenza, Penicillin or Erythromicin group of derived antibiotics like ampicillin (augmentin) can be used.

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Posted by:  SandraThomas  Posted on: 09/23/2010
Mainly pneumonia occurs mostly during the winter season and in children, many of these deaths occur in the newborn period. To know more visit http://www.thesymptomsguide.com



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/28/2007
Is pneumonia contagious? especially to children?




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