DOC for Neisseria gonorrhea infection is
Correct Answer: Ceftriaxone
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ceftriaxone Recommended Rx of Gonococcal infection (Penicillinase producing NG):* Gonococcal infection of cervix, urethra, pharynx, rectum# First line - Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin.# Alternatives - Spectinomycin, ceftizoxime, cefotetan.* Gonococcal conjuctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum - Ceftriaxone.* Disseminated gonoccal infection (Gonococcal arthritis)# Patient tolerant to b-lactam drugs - ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftizoxim.# Patient allergic to b-lactam drugs - ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, spectinomycin.# Continuation therapy - Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin.* Gonococcal epididymitis - ceftriaxone followed by doxycycline.DOC for gonorrhea is ceftriaxone
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