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.
There are typically three classes, or groups, or antibiotics healthcare providers will use when treating bacterial pneumonia: 1  Beta-lactams: Recommended drugs in this class include high-dose amoxicillin (Amoxil), amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), and cefuroxime (Ceftin).
E coli meningitis requires antibiotics, such as third-generation cephalosporins (eg, ceftriaxone). E coli pneumonia requires respiratory support, adequate oxygenation, and antibiotics, such as third-generation cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones. E coli cholecystitis/cholangitis requires antibiotics such as third-generation cephalosporins that cover E coli and Klebsiella organisms.