Salmonella Management

A 30 year old with no past medical/travel history presents to clinic for 2 days of diarrhea. She has not changed her diet but has been eating raw vegetables

A stool sample is positive for Salmonella spp.

What is the MOST APPROPRIATE option?
A. Rehydration only
B. Ceftriaxone
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Salmonella vaccine

How did others respond?

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Best Answer:

Rehydration only

Explanation: In the 🇺🇸 non-typhoidal Salmonellosis is more common and often self-limiting.

Antibiotics SHOULD BE given in
-Typhoidal or severe disease
-Infants
-Age > 50
-Immunocompromise