YERSINOSIS
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Since most of the symptoms caused by
Yersinia are self limiting, specific antibiotic treatment is
generally not needed. Patients with dehydration from gastroenteritis
are given supportive therapy, including treatment aimed at replacing
fluids.
Antibiotics are indicated, however, for those patients who develop
more severe infections, such as invasion of the bloodstream
(septicemia), or who develop infections at specific sites, such as
bone. A variety of antibiotics have been used, but it is not clear
which produces the best results.
No specific treatment is indicated for the joint, ocular, skin, or
urinary symptoms that result from infection. As stated, these are
not due to direct invasion by the bacteria, but are related to
changes in immune reactions produced by the infection. However,
treatment of those experiencing severe arthritic symptoms with
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or steroid injection
at inflamed joints is used in selected cases. |
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