PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most people with food poisoning recover at home and don’t need any specific treatment, although there are some situations where you should see your GP for advice (see below). Until you feel better, you should rest and drink fluids to prevent dehydration. Try to drink plenty of water, even if you can only sip it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some of the bacteria that cause food poisoning are antimicrobial resistant-meaning certain medicines do not work against the bacteria. Antibiotic and antifungal drugs save lives, but their use can contribute to the development of resistant germs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Treatment of food poisoning includes the use of antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Levofloxacin, Cotrimoxazole and many more. Rifaximin is another antibiotic which is approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, traveller’s diarrhoea (E. coli associated food poisoning), infectious diarrhoea.