Streptococcus pneumoniae upper respiratory tract infection

Streptococcus Positive Several types—commonly cause sore throats, upper respiratory tract infections, and pneumonia... [Pg.326]

Clarithromycin is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections as well as skin infections caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Legionella pneumophila, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The usual dosage is 250 to 500 mg twice a day for 7 to 14 days. [Pg.192]

Normal commensals of the upper respiratory tract proliferate in damaged lungs especially following viral infections, pulmonary congestion or pulmonary infarction. Mixed infection is therefore common, and since Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae are often the pathogens, amoxicillin or trimethoprim are reasonable choices, but if... [Pg.240]