Table 1.
Outline of recommendations
| Strength of recommendation | Quality of evidence | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendation 1 | ||
| Amoxicillin as initial antimicrobial agent for the treatment of non-severe pneumonia. | Strong | High |
| Co-trimoxazole may be an acceptable alternative | Weak | Intermediate |
| Recommendation 2 | ||
| Definitions of treatment failure | Strong | Low |
| Recommendation 3 | ||
| Systematic assessment for treatment or referral | Strong | Very low |
| Recommendation 4 | ||
| Second-line antimicrobial agents | Strong | Very low |
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