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What could a hospital do if a person with pneumonia is resistant to antibiotics?
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Antibiotic : There are tests that can determine the type of bacteria causing pneumonia. The test will also which antibiotic will work on that infection. A person doesn't have resistance to antibiotics, only certain bacteria can be.
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