Guideline sources The following summarized guidelines for the evaluation and management of foodborne illness are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP 2015). 1 Guidelines 1. Diagnostic investigations Stool culture: obtain stool cultures as a diagnostic standard for patients with bacterial foodborne illness. However, culture results are positive in < 40% of cases. B 2. Medical management Ondansetron: administer a single dose of ondansetron in pediatric patients with clinically significant gastroenteritis-related vomiting. A Oral rehydration therapy: initiate oral rehydration therapy for the prevention and treatment of dehydration in patients of all ages. A Empiric antibiotics: consider empiric antibiotic therapy in cases of suspected foodborne illness if the patient is febrile and has signs of invasive disease, if symptoms have persisted for > 1 week or are severe, or if hospitalization may be required. C References https://web.pathway.md/diseases/recobywkhiqSBls3T 1/2 6/29/23, 4:07 AM Foodborne illness Pathway 1. Timothy L Switaj, Kelly J Winter, Scott R Christensen. Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illness. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Sep 1;92 5 358 65. Open https://web.pathway.md/diseases/recobywkhiqSBls3T 2/2