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- Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- Symptoms of pneumonia include cough with sputum production, fever, and sharp chest pain on inspiration (breathing in).
- Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray.
- Bacteria causing pneumonia can be identified by sputum culture.
- A pleural effusion is a fluid collection around the inflamed lung.
- Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics.
What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one-third of all people who developed pneumonia subsequently died fro...
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including Ceclor (cefaclor) should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Ceclor (cefaclor) is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Ceclor (cefaclor) or other antibacterial drugs in the future.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/12/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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