Can I give my dog pneumonia?
Is Pneumonia Contagious in Dogs? As with canine influenza, you’re not likely to contract pneumonia from your dog. However, bacterial and viral pneumonia can be transmitted easily between dogs, especially if they are very young, older, or have a compromised immune system.
What to do with a 5 year old with pneumonia?
Admit the child for inpatient care and treat for severe pneumonia. Treat as outpatient, except infants. – If the condition is improving 3 : continue with the same antibiotic to complete treatment.
How often should I give my Child amoxicillin for pneumonia?
Admit the child for inpatient care and treat for severe pneumonia. Children from 2 months to 5 years Treat as outpatient, except infants. amoxicillin PO: 30 mg/kg 3 times daily for 5 days
What causes pneumonia in children under 5 years of age?
The most common causes are viruses, pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae. Clinical examination must be done on a calm child in order to correctly count the respiratory rate and look for signs of serious illness.
Which is the first line treatment for pneumonia?
For the diagnosis, refer to the MSF handbook, Tuberculosis. • in the event of pneumonia complicated with empyema (pus in the pleural space). The first line treatment is the combination ampicillin slow IV (3 minutes) for 10 days + gentamicin slow IV (3 minutes) or IM for 5 days:
Admit the child for inpatient care and treat for severe pneumonia. Treat as outpatient, except infants. – If the condition is improving 3 : continue with the same antibiotic to complete treatment.
Admit the child for inpatient care and treat for severe pneumonia. Children from 2 months to 5 years Treat as outpatient, except infants. amoxicillin PO: 30 mg/kg 3 times daily for 5 days
The most common causes are viruses, pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae. Clinical examination must be done on a calm child in order to correctly count the respiratory rate and look for signs of serious illness.
Are there pediatric guidelines for community acquired pneumonia?
Reference: Bradley, JS, et al. The management of community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children older than 3 months of age: clinical practice guidelines by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2011;53:e25-e76.