Recommended adult prophylaxis for meningococcal infection is;: (A) Rifampicin 600 mg twice daily for 2 days, (B) Ampicillin Ig daily for 5 days, (C) Tetracycline 2 g daily for 1 day, (D) Chloramphenicol 2 g daily for 2 days
Answer is A. Rifampicin 600 mg twice daily for 2 days * Recommended adult prophylaxis for meningococcal meningitis is rifampicin 600 mg twice daily for 2 days. Chemoprophylaxis is recommended for close contacts of persons with meningococcal disease.