Bulk Suggestion Bulk ID: braviboron/05.13.25-08:23AM
Accepted at: May, 31, 2025 4:45 a.m.
Author: braviboron
Co-authors: Stapedius
Related Deck: 1675118865074
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Colitis

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What is the empiric therapy for shigella enteritis (shigellosis)?

{{c1::Ceftriaxone IV OR Cefotaxime IV}}
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What is the empiric therapy for&nbsp;<b>shigella enteritis</b> (shigellosis)?<br><br>{{c1::Ceftriaxone IV <i><u>OR</u></i> Cefotaxime IV}}
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- The mainstay of treatment is rehydration and antibiotic therapy
- Shigellosis is self-limiting, but antibiotic therapy reduces disease transmission and reduces duration of symptoms by about 2 days
- Compare with E coli enteritis, in which antibiotics should not be used

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- The mainstay of treatment is rehydration and antibiotic therapy<br>- Shigellosis is self-limiting, but antibiotic therapy reduces disease transmission and reduces duration of symptoms by about 2&nbsp;days<br>- Compare with <i>E coli enteritis</i>, in which antibiotics should&nbsp;<b>not&nbsp;</b>be used<br><br><img src="f87665bcfee26a2d2ed40082da48a339.webp">
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Oxford Handbook
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First Aid
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AMBOSS
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eTG Complete
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Additional Resources
Given differential diagnosis with E coli enteritis, see: Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) enteritis. eTG. Accessed May 2025. Updated March 2025.&nbsp;<a href="https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&amp;guidelinePage=Antibiotic&amp;topicfile=bartonella-infections&amp;guidelinename=auto%C2%A7ionId=r_ABG_Enterohaemorrhagic-Escherichia-coli-enteritis_topic_3#r_ABG_Enterohaemorrhagic-Escherichia-coli-enteritis_topic_3">https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&amp;guidelinePage=Antibiotic&amp;topicfile=bartonella-infections&amp;guidelinename=auto&amp;sectionId=r_ABG_Enterohaemorrhagic-Escherichia-coli-enteritis_topic_3#r_ABG_Enterohaemorrhagic-Escherichia-coli-enteritis_topic_3</a>
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Shigella enteritis (shigellosis). eTG. Published March 2025. Accessed May 2025.&nbsp;<a href="https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&amp;guidelinePage=Antibiotic&amp;topicfile=bartonella-infections&amp;guidelinename=auto§ionId=c_ABG_Shigella-enteritis-shigellosis_topic_3#c_ABG_Shigella-enteritis-shigellosis_topic_3">https://app-tg-org-au.ap1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&amp;guidelinePage=Antibiotic&amp;topicfile=bartonella-infections&amp;guidelinename=auto&amp;sectionId=c_ABG_Shigella-enteritis-shigellosis_topic_3#c_ABG_Shigella-enteritis-shigellosis_topic_3</a>&nbsp;
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#Malleus_CM::#eTG_Complete::Antibiotic::Infectious_diarrhoea::Enterohaemorrhagic_Escherichia_coli_enteritis #Malleus_CM::#Pharmacology::06_Anti-infectives::01_Antibacterials::03_Cephalosporins::Cefotaxime::03_Indications #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Emergency #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Internal_Medicine::Gastroenterology #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Internal_Medicine::General_Medicine #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Internal_Medicine::Infectious_Diseases #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Obstetrics_&_Gynaecology #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Paediatrics #Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Pharmacology #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Gastroenterology::04_Large_Bowel_Disorders::02_Colitis::*General::Infectious_Colitis #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Gastroenterology::04_Large_Bowel_Disorders::02_Colitis::Gastroenteritis::10_Management #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Gastroenterology::10_Gastrointestinal_&_Peritoneal_Infections::01_Enteric_&_Foodborne_Infection::Food_Poisoning::10_Management #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Gastroenterology::10_Gastrointestinal_&_Peritoneal_Infections::01_Enteric_&_Foodborne_Infection::Gastroenteritis::10_Management #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Infectious_Diseases::01_Bacteria::06_Gram_Negative_Bacilli::Shigella_Dysenteriae::10_Management #Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Paediatrics::06_Gastroenterology::02_Lower_GI::Gastroenteritis::10_Management #Malleus_CM::#eTG_Complete::Antibiotic::Infectious_diarrhoea::Shigella_enteritis_(shigellosis)