A combination of fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) and metronidazole is the most commonly used antibiotic treatment for outpatient diverticulitis. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Favored Over Fluoroquinolone-Metronidazole for Outpatient Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis Not Associated With Constipation
In this study, researchers evaluated the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and Health Professional Follow-up Study (HPFS) databases to examine the association of diverticulitis with bowel
No Benefit From Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial showed no benefit from antibiotic therapy for the management of uncomplicated acute diverticulitis. Hospitalized patients (N=180) in New Zealand and