Gastrointestinal system
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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