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Microbiology Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli) 6e1689a8

Multidrug-resistant S. typhi ) are resistant to all except-

A
Chloramphenicol
B
Ampicillin
C
Ciprofloxacin
D
Septran
High-Yield Explanation
Isolates of S. typhi resistant to chloramphenicol, ampicillin, and co-trimoxazole designated as multidrug-resistant S. typhi . Ciprofloxacin became drug of choice for typhoid fever in patients of all age groups, infected or likely to be infected with fully drug susceptible S. typhi or MDR-ST. Alternative : Third-generation cephalosporins (cefixime for 7 to 14 days or ceftriaxone for 10 to 14 days) and azithromycin (for 7 days).

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