Treatment of campyiobacter-
Ans. is 'd' Le., Ciprofloxacin o Campylobacter infection in usually a mild self limited infection# Given the self limited nature of most Campylobacter infections and the limited efficacy of routine antimicrobial therapy treatment is required only for severe disease or risk for se\rere disease.Treatment of Campylobactor ieiunaeo First line agents for treatment of Campylobacter gastroenteritis include :Fluoroquinolone (if sensitive)Azithromycin Erythromycin was previously favoured although it is no longer favoured as first line agent given its toxicity and potential drug interactionso Azithromycin is particularly favoured over the erythromycin for patients on medications that inhibit CYP3A4.Since concurrent use of erythromycin and such drugs can increase risk of sudden cardiac death.o In patients with uncomplicated Campylobacter infection at risk for severe disease the drugs typically used are:LevofloxacinCiprofloxacin or azithromycinFor systemic infections treatment is empirically started witho Gentamycino Imipenemo Chloramphenicol
Tetracycline
Ampicillin
Erythromycin
Ciprofloxacin
Bacteriology