Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram negative diplococci. Treatment -: (A) IV Ceftriaxone, (B) IV Penicillin G, (C) IV Cefotaxime, (D) All
Answer is D. Ans. is All o Generilized petechiae with CSF showing gram negative diplococci suggest the diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis. Treatment o DOC ----> Cefotaxime, ceftriaxone o If organism is sensitive to penicillin --> Penicillin G o In penicillin allergic patients ---> Chloramphenicol is the DOC.