A 40-year-old presents with acute diarrhoea (four days), vomiting, fever, and positive stool culture for Campylobacter. He has no signs of dehydration...

Question

A 40-year-old presents with acute diarrhoea (four days), vomiting, fever, and positive stool culture for Campylobacter. He has no signs of dehydration or systemic infection. Which management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration therapy only

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Oral ciprofloxacin immediately

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IV fluids and IV gentamicin

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Oral metronidazole

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Admission for barrier nursing

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Infective Gastroenteritis

A 40-year-old presents with acute diarrhoea (four days), vomiting, fever, and positive stool culture for Campylobacter. He has no signs of dehydration or systemic infection. Which management is recommended?