Which of the following drug can be used for prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis?: (A) Chloramphenicol, (B) Erythromycin, (C) Tetracycline, (D) Ciprofloxacin
Answer is D. MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS DOC for empirical treatment: Ceftriaxone DOC for definitive treatment: Penicillin G DOC for mass prophylaxis: Ciprofloxacin Most effective drug for prophylaxis: Ceftriaxone Other drugs for prophylaxis: Rifampicin, Minocycline