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What is atypical pneumonia? why is co-amoxiclav non effective in eradicating atypical pneumonia?
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Walking pneumonia: Atypical is also known as walking pneumonia . "typically" pneumonia is caused by a bacteria called pneumococci which manifest with fever, cough and one sided chest pain. Atypical pneumonia is a broad term that describes patient s with pneumonia in both lungs, often with wheezing, the patient can continue his daily life: walking pneumonia, classic example mycoplasma.
Answered 5/13/2019
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Other antibx: Atypical pneumonia can refer to Mycoplasma or Chlamydial infection of the respiratory tract. These infections are not well treated with Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) or Amoxicillin is a good choice for sinus and ear infections.
Answered 1/14/2015
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