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Treatment of Legionnaire's disease

Author: Alex Meek



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Oxygen Therapy(Mechanical Ventilation possible) IV Fluid Therapy to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance(Renal Dialysis possible with extreme cases) Antibiotics(Erythromycin IV in early treatment and orally(Rifampin) for prolonged periods to treat infection Antipyretics to help reduce fever Vasopressors(Dopamine and Dobutamine) and Analgesics to treat shock symptoms and promote comfort


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