Pneumococcal pneumonia is generally treated with amoxycillin, ampicillin or co-amoxiclav.
For severe infections:
For mild-moderate infections:
Alternative treatments in penicillin allergy include erythromycin or cefuroxime (but note 10% cross-sensitivity).
Prophylaxis:
Notes:
Reference:
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