Levofloxacin
Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever
Treatment
Antibiotics are used to fight the infection. Treatment is started as soon as Legionnaire's disease is suspected, without waiting for confirmation by lab test.
Antibiotics commonly used to treat this condition include:
- Quinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, or gatifloxacin)
- Macrolides (azithromycin, clarithromycin, or erythromycin)
Other treatments may include:
- Fluid and
electrolyte replacement - Oxygen (given through a mask...
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