A Study to Compare Different Antibiotics and Different Modes of Fluid Treatment for Children With Severe Pneumonia

Benzyl penicillin is a penicillin antibiotic.

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Ceftriaxone is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic active against a wide range of gram negative and positive bacteria.

Amoxicillin Clavulanate is a combination of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor.

Maintenance fluids administered for at least 24 hours.

Feeds given via nasogastric tube. Feeds may include cow's milk, breast milk, porridge, formula among others.

Ampicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic.