Abstract
Management of acute pneumonia requires knowledge of current etiologic agents. Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae are the main responsible pathogens. Changes in epidemiology particularly occur in the susceptibility of antibiotics to S pneumoniae which is the main target of antimicrobial therapy.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Drug Resistance, Microbial*
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Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
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Haemophilus influenzae / drug effects*
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Humans
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / therapy*
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Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / drug therapy
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Streptococcus pneumoniae / drug effects