gastrointestinal system
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Biliary tract infection | Gentamicin or a cephalosporin |
| Peritonitis | Gentamicin (or a cephalosporin) + metronidazole (or clindamycin) |
| Campylobacter enteritis | Erythromycin or ciprofloxacin |
| Invasive salmonellosis and Shigellosis | Ampicillin/Amoxicillin or Trimethoprim or Ciprofloxacin |
| Typhoid fever | Chloramphenicol or Co-trimoxazole or amoxicillin. |
| CAPD associated peritonitis | Vancomycin + gentamicin added to dialysis fluid (stop one or other when sensitivity known). |
Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance before definitive treatment.