Infectious Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for travelers diarrhea?
A
Ciprofloxacin and loperimide (> 2 yrs old)
2
Q
treatment for salmonella
A
ceftriaxone and sometimes a fluoroquinolone or azithromycin
3
Q
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