Pneumonia in immunocompromised host

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Pneumonia in immunocompromised host

The goal of treatment is toget rid ofthe infection with antibiotics or antifungal agents. The specificdrug used will depend onwhat kind oforganism is causing the problem. One drug may killone type of organism, but not another.

Respiratory treatments (to removefluid and mucus)and oxygen therapy are often needed.

The outcome may be poor if the pneumonia is caused by a virus or fungus, or if the patient is severely immunosuppressed.

• Respiratory failure
• Death

Call your health care provider if you are immunosuppressed and you have symptoms of pneumonia.

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