Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
|
1st choice
|
azithromycin orally 500 mg once daily for 3 days
|
|
|
1st choice
|
ceftriaxone IV 2000 mg once daily for 5 days
|
SWAB remarks If IV treatment is necessary |
|
2nd choice
|
ciprofloxacin orally 500 mg twice daily for 5 days
|
SWAB remarks For confirmed susceptibility |
No treatment unless severe infection and/or endovascular prosthetic material in situ and/or immunocompromised. In the latter two situations treat for 14 days.
NB: prolonged faecal carriage is possible.