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Watery Diarrhoea, Abdominal Cramps, Fever. Stool Test Shows Campylobacter. Z-pack Safe To Consume?
I had watery diarrhea , abdominal cramps , and low grade fever about 2 weeks ago. Treated by Ciproflaxcin, conditions improved in about a week. Second week, still had some diarrhea, foul-smelling stool. Did a stool test about 5 days and they found Campylobacter. Symptoms better this week, no foul-smelling stool, sometimes loose, but no diarrhea. Dr. prescribed 5 day Z-pak should I take it?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
Replacement of fluids and electrolytes is the mainstay therapy for the patient with Campylobacter infection.
Promote rehydration with oral glucose-electrolyte solution.
The use of antibiotics is controversial.Antibiotics may be indicated if any of the following is occur:
High fever
Bloody diarrhea
Excessive bowel movements
Worsening symptoms
Failure of symptoms to improve
Persistence of symptoms longer for 1 week
Take care for your self
Thanks for your query.
Replacement of fluids and electrolytes is the mainstay therapy for the patient with Campylobacter infection.
Promote rehydration with oral glucose-electrolyte solution.
The use of antibiotics is controversial.Antibiotics may be indicated if any of the following is occur:
High fever
Bloody diarrhea
Excessive bowel movements
Worsening symptoms
Failure of symptoms to improve
Persistence of symptoms longer for 1 week
Take care for your self
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