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Posted On : 29 Mar 2026

Are IV antibiotics any better than oral antibiotics in cases of bloody dysentery?

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PRANAV ROY

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Oral antibiotics, especially metronidazole is preferred more than IV antibiotics. It is followed by a luminal agent, like paramomycin.

2 Days ago

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Adam Baffa

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no they are not though depending on the antibiotic

2 Days ago

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Ramesh Venkat

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no difference

3 Days ago

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Maria Laura Perez

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i think we need to know the patient for example, the colour of the skin, if it is deshydration, urine, and ask a coproculture. if the clinical conditions aren t good, he_she hosptalized for treatment. if not, we can give oral antibiotics, diet, control.

4 Days ago

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Dfsa Ata

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may be

5 Days ago

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No, as you need antibiotics that have local action and not systemic. So even oral antibiotics are useful.

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