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Gastrointestinal system

Authoring team

Biliary tract infection

Gentamicin or a cephalosporin

Peritonitis

Gentamicin (or a cephalosporin) + metronidazole (or clindamycin)

Campylobacter enteritis

Erythromycin or ciprofloxacin

Invasive salmonellosis and Shigellosis

Ampicillin/Amoxicillin or Trimethoprim or Ciprofloxacin

Typhoid fever

Chloramphenicol or Co-trimoxazole or amoxicillin.

CAPD associated peritonitis

Vancomycin + gentamicin added to dialysis fluid (stop one or other when sensitivity known).

Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance before definitive treatment.

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