Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
How is Legionella pneumonia treated?
A
Anti-pseudomonal B lactam (Piperacillin/tazobactam or Cefipime)
&
Anti-pseudomonal AG (Gentamycin; Tobramycin)
OR
FQ (Levofloxacin; Moxifloxacin)
- Add Levofloxacin or Azithromycin
- can use Ciprofloxacin but typically is not a respiratory FQ
