Medical Science · Pediatric Diarrhea Management
According to IMNCI guidelines, what is the recommended first-line antimicrobial treatment duration for a child presenting with bacillary dysentery (blood in stool)?
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- 1Only supportive care for 10 days without antimicrobials
- 2An appropriate oral antibiotic (such as Ciprofloxacin) for 5 days✓
- 3Intravenous antibiotics for 7 days
- 4ORS with paracetamol for 3 days
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An appropriate oral antibiotic (such as Ciprofloxacin) for 5 days
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