infections
Campylobacter Infections
Treatment of Campylobacter Infections
Usually no specific treatment Sometimes an antibiotic such asazithromycin Many people get better in a week or so without specific treatment. Some people require extra fluids by vein (intravenously) or by mouth. People who have a high fever, bloody or severe diarrhea, or worsening symptoms may need to takeazithromycinfor 3 days by mouth.Ciprofloxacinis an alternative but is used with caution because resistance to this antibiotic is increasing. If the bloodstream or other organs are infected, antibiotics such as imipenem orgentamicinare required for 2 to 4 weeks. The antibiotics used first may be adjusted based on results of the susceptibility tests. 