Legionnaire's Disease Treatments

Treatment

This disease is usually treated with antibiotics such as:

Quinolones
Macrolides (eg, azithromycin , clarithromycin , or erythromycin )
Tetracycline

In severe cases, a drug called rifampin may be given. Initial therapy may be given by vein.

If you are diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, follow your doctor's instructions .

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