This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pediatrics
Treatment in days for meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumonia in children is 
Select and explain. 
A. 5 days, B. 7 days, C. 10 days, D. 21 days
C: 10 days
Answer: C: 10 days 
Explanation: The child with bacterial meningitis shows improvement in 10 days and rarely necessary beyond 14 daysStaph meningitis and gram-negative infection require treatment for 21-28 daysN.meningitis- Penicillin for 5-7 daysH. Influenza- for 7-10 days(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1317)