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RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14  Issue: 1 eISSN:  pISSN

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Cefuroxime and Ascoril D in the treatment of Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) – A Case study report

Vora A*, Hajare A**, Krishnaprasad K**, Bhargava A**

*Asst Hon Chest Physician, Dept of Chest & TB, Dr. RN Cooper Municipal Gen Hospital, Mumbai **Medical Services, Glenmark

 

 

Year: 2014, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Page no. 155-156,
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Abstract

Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of adult mortality in Asia. Empirical use of antibiotics depends upon the pathogens which are commonly responsible. Evolution of resistant pathogens in CAP has added to the burden of treating physicians. Microbiological culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing are helpful for the treatment of such respiratory tract infections. Klebsiella pneumonia though uncommon pathogen of CAP has been reported in many cases. Cefuroxime a second generation cephalosporin has found its utility in the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Providing symptomatic relief to the patient with the use of analgesics, antipyretics & cough preparations is also an essential part of the management. 

<p>Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of adult mortality in Asia. Empirical use of antibiotics depends upon the pathogens which are commonly responsible. Evolution of resistant pathogens in CAP has added to the burden of treating physicians. Microbiological culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing are helpful for the treatment of such respiratory tract infections. Klebsiella pneumonia though uncommon pathogen of CAP has been reported in many cases. Cefuroxime a second generation cephalosporin has found its utility in the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Providing symptomatic relief to the patient with the use of analgesics, antipyretics &amp; cough preparations is also an essential part of the management.&nbsp;</p>
Keywords
Community acquired pneumonia, resistance, broad spectrum antibiotic, Cough preparation
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