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Posted On : 26 Sep 2006

I was wondering why a 13 year old girl with bilateral pneumonia, {diagnosed on xray} would be treated with IV antibiotics initially in hospital until fever settled. Why not antibiotics PO? There was no problem with vomiting or with GIT.

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dr.pravin shivdas shinde

IV ANTIBIOTICS ARE NECCESARY TO ACHUEVE BLOOD LEVELS WHICH IS DESIRED IN SPECIFIC PNEUMONIA.

18 years ago

somesuvrabose

as the condition is very lethal we cannot take chances as oral absorption is very un predictable.

18 years ago

pediatriconcall

Oral antibiotics may be prescribed for a walking pneumonia {afebrile pneumonia}. If the child is toxic, has high fever and high counts, IV antibiotics may be required.

18 years ago

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