This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Illness Complicating Pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
The drug of choice in treatment of typhoid fever in pregnancy is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Ampicillin, B. Chloramphenicol, C. Ciprofloxacin, D. Ceftriaxone
D: Ceftriaxone
Answer: D: Ceftriaxone 
Explanation: Fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins are the preferred treatment for typhoid and in pregnancy the latter is given. Typhoid vaccines appear to exe no harmful effects when administered to pregnant women and should be given in an epidemic or before travel to endemic areas.