Infectious Diarrhea Flashcards

1
Q

Treatment for travelers diarrhea?

A

Ciprofloxacin and loperimide (> 2 yrs old)

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treatment for salmonella

A

ceftriaxone and sometimes a fluoroquinolone or azithromycin

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treatment of shigella (mostly seen in daycare but the stool is bloody)

A

TMP-SMX is the antibiotic of choice although cipro or a fluoroquinolone may be subs.

DO NOT USE ANY ANTI-DIARRHEAL

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