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V. cholerae - Filippo Pacini

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ANTIMICROBIALS IN CHOLERA<br />

their use is not lifesaving<br />

effective antimicrobials reduce:<br />

» the volume of stools by half<br />

» the excretion of vibrio<br />

» fluid requirements for rehydration<br />

single dose regimens are preferred<br />

tetracyclines are the first choice, but resistant strains<br />

have emerged recently<br />

erythromycin or quinolones are alternatives against<br />

resistant strains

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