Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Etiology

Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Clinical Features

• High fever with chills
• Rusty sputum
• Chest pain
• Bronchial breathing
• Crepitations

Investigations

Chest X-ray shows lobar consolidation.

Treatment

• Penicillin G
• Cefotaxime
• Ceftriaxone
• Co-amoxiclav