Infections are also much more likely in older adults and those who have poor health or are immunocompromised.
This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Antibiotic-resistant organismsbacteria that have learned to avoid the killing mechanisms of antibioticsare of growing concern.
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Antibiotics can be given by mouth or intravenously depending on your severity.
Antibiotics administered in the hospital are more likely to be given via an IV placed in your arm.
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