The following antibiotics are used to treat Shigella dysentery:Beta-lactams: Ampicillin, amoxicillin, third-generation cephalosporins (ce?xime, ceftriaxone), and pivmecillinam (not available in the United States)Quinolones: Nalidixic acid, cipro?oxacin, nor?oxacin, and o?oxacin.Macrolides: Azithromycin.More items...
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