Yersinia enterocolitica infection medical therapy

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Overview

Uncomplicated cases of diarrhea due to Y. enterocolitica usually resolve on their own without antibiotic treatment.

Medical Therapy

Pharmacotherapy

In more severe or complicated infections, antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, doxycycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or fluoroquinolones may be useful.

Antimicrobial Regimen

• Yersinia enterocolitica infection (yersiniosis)

• Preferred regimen: TMP-SMX

• Alternative regimen (1): Ciprofloxacin

• Alternative regimen (2): Gentamicin

• Alternative regimen (3): Tobramycin

• Alternative regimen (4): Amikacin

• Alternative regimen (5): Cefotaxime