30th July 2023

A 32-year-old backpacker presents to a local hospital with bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain and severe lethargy

A 32-year-old backpacker presents to a local hospital with bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain and severe lethargy. On review, he appears to be severely dehydrated, with a low grade fever. Stool microscopy and culture show evidence of Shigella species.

In addition to rehydration, what antibiotics treatment would be first in line for the management of shigellosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.