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Relapsed Paratyphoid With A Single Spike Of Fever, Persisting Body Ache, Malaise. Which Medicine Will Prevent Further Relapses?
I m 30 yr male. detected PARATYPHOID A on blood culture on 12-8-12. treated with IV CEFTRIAXONE for 4 days and the ZIFI-CV 200mg oraly for 14 days. now it relasped again in blood cultute with only one spike of fever on 23-9-12. clinically afebrile now. only bodyache and maliase present. which drug (with dose and duration) should i take to prevent more relapses and chronic carrier state?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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If I were your treating doctor, I would place you on Ciprofloxacin tablets for 10 days. Also, given that the germ is transmitted by contaminated food or water, I often educate my patients on personal hygiene e.g washing of hands after defecation and sexual contact, before preparing or eating food and to avoid drinking water or eating food from doubtful sources.
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I wish you good health
I have gone through your query and understood your worries.
If I were your treating doctor, I would place you on Ciprofloxacin tablets for 10 days. Also, given that the germ is transmitted by contaminated food or water, I often educate my patients on personal hygiene e.g washing of hands after defecation and sexual contact, before preparing or eating food and to avoid drinking water or eating food from doubtful sources.
I hope I have answered your query
I wish you good health
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