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Antimicrobials
Check for alternative/additional diagnoses
Admit the child if there is an indication requiring hospital treatment
Metronidazole 10 mg/kg, 3 times/day for 5 days
Examine the young infant for surgical causes of blood in the stools (for example, intussusception) and refer to surgeon if appropriate
Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg, IM/IV once daily for 5 days
