Confirmed or suspected Salmonella bacteraemia in a child over 12 months represents bloodstream infection requiring a specific structured antibiotic approach — distinct from uncomplicated gastrointestinal salmonellosis.
Child aged over 12 months with confirmed or clinically suspected Salmonella bacteraemia. Bloodstream involvement defines this presentation and determines the management pathway.
Management begins with intravenous antibiotic therapy, with a planned transition to an appropriate oral agent once the child's clinical condition improves — completing a total defined treatment course.
Full regimen details, antibiotic selection, step-down criteria, and duration are available in the complete protocol.