Community Acquired Pneumonia

3-36 Months Old

Community acquired pneumonia in children under 3 years of age is frequently caused by viral infections, therefore antibiotic therapy may not always be required

Bacterial Pathogen

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae

Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)

Duration of Therapy

7 days

First Line Therapy

Amoxicillin 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid

Alternatives

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: 40-50 mg/kg per day divided tid