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Treatment options for MDR and XDR typhoid in Pakistan.
| Antibiotic | Route of administration | Typhoid susceptibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR | XDR | ||
| Chloramphenicol | Oral, intravenous | No | No |
| Co-trimoxazole | Oral, intravenous | No | No |
| Ampicillin | Oral, intramuscular, intravenous | No | No |
| Ciprofloxacin | Oral, intravenous | Yes | No |
| Ceftriaxone | Intramuscular, intravenous | Yes | No |
| Azithromycin | Oral | Yes | Yes |
| Meropenem | Intravenous | Yes | Yes |
| Tigecycline | Intravenous | Yes | Yes |
MDR: multidrug resistance; XDR: extensively drug-resistant.
