What is drug of choice in dysentery due to shigella?
Correct Answer: Ciprofloxacin
Description: The drug of choice for shigella is ciprofloxacin. Shigella is usually resistant to ampicillin and cotrimoxazole. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 204.
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