infections
Shigellosis
Treatment of Shigellosis
Fluids containing salt For severe infections, antibiotics Water and salts lost because of diarrhea are replaced with fluids given by mouth or, if the infection is serious, by vein. Mild infectionstypically resolve within 4 to 8 days. Antibiotics are not routinely required for healthy adults with mild infection. However, doctors often give antibiotics to certain people, including those who Are very young or very old Have a weakened immune system Have a moderate to severe infection Severe infectionsmay also require hospitalization so that fluids containing salts can be given intravenously and complications, such as hemolytic-uremic syndrome, can be treated. Antibiotics, such asazithromycin,ciprofloxacin(for adults), orceftriaxone, are given. Drugs to stop diarrhea (such as diphenoxylate orloperamide) may prolong the infection and should not be used. 