Upon proper laboratory tests, the cause of infection can be determined and the doctor can prescribe the proper antibiotic. [substeps] If the cause of the infection is anaerobic bacteria (single-celled bacteria that thrive in environments with less oxygen), then metronidazole will be prescribed.
[header] How to treat children with ulcerative colitis [title] Talk to your doctor about putting your child on a course of antibiotics. [step] Antibiotics are used for treating infections that aggravate the inflammation in the intestinal linings. The medications include metronidazole and ciprofloxacin.