Management of Nonsevere Pneumonia in Military Trainees with the Urinary Antigen Test for Streptococcus pneumoniae: An Innovative Approach to Targeted Therapy

Abstract

The urine antigen test allowed targeted use of a penicillin (amoxicillin) for young immunocompetent individuals with nonsevere, community-acquired pneumonia. Clarithromycin was highly effective against both S. pneumoniae pneumonia and pneumonia due to atypical pathogens.