A 58-year-old man with IBS-D asks about antibiotics. Which is correct?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with IBS-D asks about antibiotics. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Rifaximin is supported for IBS-D; chronic systemic antibiotics are not recommended

Answer

Chronic ciprofloxacin is first-line

Answer

Antibiotics are contraindicated in IBS-D

Answer

Metronidazole long-term is preferred

Answer

Antibiotics cure IBS permanently

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): IBS-D-Rifaximin Role