Staphylococcus aureus lung abscess

If it is decided to treat an upper RTI in general 5-7 days treatment suffices. In lower RTI generally 10-14 days are recommended. Two to three weeks of treatment is advised for Staphylococcus aureus, Legionella pneumophila. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) and severe aspiration-pneumonia. Tuberculosis, actinomycosis, nocardiosis, aspergillosis, melioidosis and anaerobic lung abscesses require many months of treatment. 

Particular diffuse agent in the hospitals and community is the Staphylococcus aureus They can cause abscesses, bacteremia and infections of heart, nervous system, lung, bone and urinary tract. 

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