Bacterial Pneumonia: Bacterial pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. People with pneumonia usually complain about coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Pneumonia is a leading cause of death from infection.
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Bacterial Pneumonia Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Haemophilus B Conjugate (PRP-T) VaccineHaemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects ...learn more »
Pneumococcal Polysaccharides Vaccine (PPV), 23-valentPneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. It can also infect the lungs, ...learn more »
DaptomycinDaptomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues, and infections that have entered the bloodstream....learn more »
CefdinirCefdinir is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefepimeCefepime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefaclorCefoxitin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefadroxilCefadroxil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefprozilCefprozil is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefiximeCefixime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
CefuroximeCefuroxime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
PentamidinePentamidine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »
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