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How Can Salmonella Infection Be Treated?
I have had salmonella and taken a course of ciprofloxacn 500 for five days. Was tested again and still show bacteria. Was given a stronger dose (750) to take for 7days. I was told by the board of health not to take more ciprofloxacn . Don t know what to do!
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by salmonella typhi. It is very resistant kind of fever. As you has been using ciprofloxacin and its effects are not seen. It is probable that the bacterium has become resistant to ciprofloxacin. There are other antibiotics used for resistant cases.
Advice
1. Hospitalization
2. Complete bed rest
3. Ceftriaxone 1 grams twice daily intravenously for 14 days
4. Paracetamol 500 mg if fever occurs
5. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated
6. Investigations – Widal test, blood culture for salmonella typhi, CBC, Hb%
Thanks
Advice
1. Hospitalization
2. Complete bed rest
3. Ceftriaxone 1 grams twice daily intravenously for 14 days
4. Paracetamol 500 mg if fever occurs
5. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated
6. Investigations – Widal test, blood culture for salmonella typhi, CBC, Hb%
Thanks
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