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Shigella Infection

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Shigella Infection Treatment

Treatment for shigella infection may include:

Oral fluids for dehydration:

Gatorade
Powerade

Intravenous fluids for severe dehydration
Clear liquid diet
Medications for nausea and vomiting
Medications for diarrhea:

Loperamide (Imodium)
Diphenoxylate and Atropine (Lomotil)

Antibiotics for shigella infection

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra, TMP-SMX)

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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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