A Study to Assess Beta-Lactam in the Treatment of Hospitalized Patients With Bacterial Pneumonia

Inclusion Criteria: * male or female patients at least 18 years of age; * hospitalization with community-acquired pneumonia or development of pneumonia within 48 hours of being hospitalized for another reason; * fever; * new or increased productive cough; * chest pain, shortness of breath, or rapid breathing. Exclusion Criteria: * requiring intubation or ventilation; * nursing home or extended care within 60 days before study; * concomitant bacterial infection requiring antibiotics; * long-term immunosuppressive therapy.