Diarrhea Flashcards
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proven or suspected shigellosis in whom the antibiotic susceptibility of the isolate is unknown
A
proven or suspected shigellosis in whom the antibiotic susceptibility of the isolate is unknown, we suggest ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg per day intravenously (IV) in a single daily dose (maximum 1.5 g) for five days as the first-line parenteral therapy.
Azithromycin 20 mg/kg
