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A 10 yr old boy complains of acute bloody diarrhea along with history of fever. The doctor on duty suspects it to be due to Shigella infection. what would be the Drug of choice for it?
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The correct answer is  History of fever along with acute bloody diarrhoea indicates Shigella infection. DOC for Shigella infection is Ciprofloxacin. Symptoms of Shigella Symptoms Shigella Diarrhoea Acute bloody Fever Yes Abdominal cramps Yes Vomiting No Rectal pain Yes Stool > 3 stools/day, with blood or pus.