Should antibiotics be administered for radiologic pneumonia if there is a concomitant viral infection?
Abstract
Antibiotics may not be necessary for radiologic pneumonia with a viral cause unless bacterial co-infection is suspected or risk factors warrant their use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Respiratory viral infections research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026