gastrointestinal system

Last reviewed 01/2018

Biliary tract infectionGentamicin or a cephalosporin
PeritonitisGentamicin (or a cephalosporin) + metronidazole (or clindamycin)
Campylobacter enteritisErythromycin or ciprofloxacin
Invasive salmonellosis and Shigellosis Ampicillin/Amoxicillin or Trimethoprim or Ciprofloxacin
Typhoid feverChloramphenicol or Co-trimoxazole or amoxicillin.
CAPD associated peritonitisVancomycin + gentamicin added to dialysis fluid (stop one or other when sensitivity known).

Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance before definitive treatment.