03-27-2009, 07:06 PM
A 30-year-old Caucasian man with no significant past medical history presents to his primary care physician complaining of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever to 38.3C (100.9F). The symptoms started 12 hours after the man consumed a beverage that contained pureed fruit, powdered protein, and three raw eggs. Physical examination of the man is unremarkable. Salmonella enteritidis is subsequently isolated from his stool culture. What is the best means of managing this patient's care?
A.
Treatment with ampicillin
B.
Treatment with ciprofloxacin
C.
Treatment with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
D.
Treatment with ceftriaxone
E.
Supportive therapy and observation
A.
Treatment with ampicillin
B.
Treatment with ciprofloxacin
C.
Treatment with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
D.
Treatment with ceftriaxone
E.
Supportive therapy and observation