beta-lactam

macrolides

cephalosporins

No antibiotics, only supportive care

tetracycline

No, damage to the lungs and the

heavily consolidated inflammation would not lead to these observable changes.

No,

damage to the lungs is not occurring in this type of infection.

Yes, damage to the lungs and the

heavily consolidated inflammation would lead to these observable changes.

Yes, because damage to the lungs is

not occurring in this type of infection.

sputum

would show Gram-positive, heavily encapsulated cocci

sputum

would show Gram-negative, heavily encapsulated rods

sputum

would show Gram-negative, heavily encapsulated cocci

viral

infection

viral pneumonia caused by Streptococci

bacterial pneumonia caused by Klebsiella

viral pneumonia caused by Legionella

bacterial pneumonia caused by RSV

It is impossible to tell, because not

enough data is available for an assessment of his condition.

His symptoms will progressively worsen

until he develops shock and dies.

He will likely recover from the acute

illness, but develop chronic arthritis later.

He

may get better in a few days, but will likely have permanent hearing loss.

He will continue to have a fever and

stiff neck for a few days and recover.