What Is Legionnaires?
10. Treatment
As a bacterial infection, Legionnaire’s disease can be treated with a course of antibiotics. The sooner treatment is found, the more effective it will be, so it is a good idea to get treatment as soon as a problem is identified. If the patient has Pontiac fever then it will go away without medication.
Serious cases may mean the patient needs to be hospitalized, and they may need assistance with breathing. Depending on the damage done, the patient might also need to be treated for their complications. For example, people with kidney problems might need to be given corresponding medication, or even dialysis.
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