The differential should include other causes of hemolysis, such as that found in non-immune hemolytic anemia including intrinsic red cell defects, hemolysis due to extrinsic factors (ie trugs or toxins) as well as mechanical damage hemolytic anemia as found in DIC and HUS.
The best initial antibiotic choice is thought to be a macrolide. Macrolides provide the best coverage for the most likely organisms in community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CAP). Macrolides have effective coverage for gram-positive, Legionella, and Mycoplasma organisms. Azithromycin administered intravenously is an alternative to intravenous erythromycin.
Youâll also need to drink plenty of fluids. Varicella pneumonia, which is rare, can be treated with the antiviral medication acyclovir. Viral pneumonia can take more than two weeks to resolve. Bacterial pneumonia. Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. Improvement usually is seen within two or three days in younger people with strong immune systems. Still, it is important to continue taking antibiotics for the entire prescribed period â usually for 5 to 14 days.