Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Ceftriaxone in Adults With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects with community-acquired pneumonia requiring: * initial hospitalization or treatment in an emergency room or urgent care setting * infection requiring initial treatment with IV antimicrobial Exclusion Criteria: * Community-acquired pneumonia suitable for outpatient therapy with an oral antimicrobial agent * Respiratory tract infections not due to community-acquired bacterial pathogens * Infections resistant to ceftriaxone * Any condition requiring concomitant systemic corticosteroids * History of any hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any ß-lactam antimicrobial