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Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication and repair. By disrupting these processes, ciprofloxacin effectively kills the bacteria responsible for typhoid fever, primarily Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. This action helps alleviate symptoms and reduces the duration of the infection. However, antibiotic resistance can limit its effectiveness, making susceptibility testing important in treatment.

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