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Template:Salmonella diarrhea antibiotics
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- Treatment is not recommended routinely but should be considered if:
- Immunocompromised
- Age<6 mo or >50yo
- Has any prostheses
- Valvular heart disease
- Severe Atherosclerosis
- Active Malignancy
- Uremic
Options: Immunocompromised patients should have 14 days of therapy
- TMP/SMX 1 DS tab PO BID x 5 days
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV once daily x 5 days
- Levofloxacin 500mg PO once daily x 5 days
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO BID x 5 days
