Abstract:Treatment of cholera still is a global challenge for health authorities across the world. It is important to use effective antimicrobials for curbing cholera and shortens the duration of illness. As per the WHO recommendations, ciprofloxacin and doxycycline are drugs of choice to be used in treatment of severe cholera. Single doses of ciprofloxacin have been reported to be better than single dose of doxycycline in eradication of cholera bacterium from stool. Earlier we have reported that reduced susceptibility… Show more
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