What is the recommended antibiotic approach for community-acquired pneumonia?
Outpatient without comorbidities: amoxicillin or doxycycline. Outpatient with comorbidities: amoxicillin-clavulanate plus macrolide, or respiratory fluoroquinolone. Inpatient non-severe: beta-lactam (ampicillin-sulbactam, ceftriaxone) plus macrolide, or respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy. Severe/ICU: beta-lactam plus macrolide or fluoroquinolone. Procalcitonin may guide duration. Five days adequate for uncomplicated cases achieving clinical stability.
Alerah Consensus Engine
Multi-Guideline Agreement: High (94%)
Consensus Models: Gemini 3, Gemini 3 Pro, Sonnet 4.5, GPT 5.2
External Auditors: Grok 4, Opus 4.5
Last reconciled: December 31, 2025 | Version: 1.0
Multi-Guideline Agreement: High (94%)
Consensus Models: Gemini 3, Gemini 3 Pro, Sonnet 4.5, GPT 5.2
External Auditors: Grok 4, Opus 4.5
Last reconciled: December 31, 2025 | Version: 1.0
Disclaimer: This consensus summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.