Micro: Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
Campylobacter jejuni
A
Macrolides (Azithromycin > Erythromycin)
2
Q
EHEC
A
No treatment, pre-formed toxin that can be released and cause hemolytic uremic syndrome
3
Q
EIEC
A
TMP-SMX (Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole )
4
Q
Shigella
A
Fluoroquinolones
- Ciprofloxacin in adults
- Ceftriaxone in kids
5
Q
Salmonella enteriditis
A
Self-limiting
6
Q
Salmonella typhi
A
Fluoroquinolones
- Ciprofloxacin in adults
- Ceftriaxone in children and pregnant patients
7
Q
Vibrio cholerae
A
Fluid and Electrolyte replacement
8
Q
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
A
Self-limiting
9
Q
ETEC
A
self-limiting
10
Q
Listeria monocytogenes
A
TMP-SMX or ampicillin in immunocompromised patients only
11
Q
Clostridium difficile
A
Fecal transplant
Clindamycin, then switch to metronidazole
12
Q
Staph aureus
A
Self limiting intoxication
13
Q
Clostridium botulinum
A
antitoxin immediately, then supportive care
14
Q
Helicobacter pylori
A
PPI + amoxicillin + clarithromycin
