The ankh is the Egyptian symbol of life, also reffered to as the Key of Life. Somehow it has also become a goth/vampire symbol. Because of this, most people aren't aware that it was once a part of Egyptian culture, and wear an ankh, proudly proclaiming their obsession with the dark. This makes it difficult for the rest of us enlightened ankh wearers.
If the pneumonia is severe enough for hospitalization, the standard treatment is intravenous antibiotics for 5 - 8 days. In cases of uncomplicated pneumonia, many patients may need only 2 or 3 days of intravenous antibiotics followed by oral therapy.
Community acquired pneumonia is an important healthcare concern. The annual incidence rate is 6/1000 in the 18-39 age group. This rises to 34/1000 in people aged 75 years and over. Admission to hospital is needed in 20-40% of patients with community acquired pneumonia.About 5-10% of these patients are admitted to intensive care.The overall mortality from community acquired pneumonia is 5-10%, so it is important to identify and treat patients with this disease.dmission to hospital is needed in 20-40% of patients with community acquired pneumonia. About 5-10% of these patients are admitted to intensive care. The overall mortality from community acquired pneumonia is 5-10%, so it is important to identify and treat patients with this disease.